News

July 23, 2018 The EBC welcomes the signature of the EU-Japan economic partnership agreement and looks forward to its swift implementation during the beginning of 2019

August 22, 2017 EBC Liquor Committee Press Release

January 23, 2017 EBC Position on the extension of unlimited Japanese inheritance tax liabilities to certain foreign nationals having no significant nexus to Japan

January 16, 2015 EBC Position on the Proposed Exit Tax

October 03, 2014 EBC welcomes the recent notice from the National Tax Agency (NTA) on traceability

The European Business Council in Japan (EBC) welcomes the notice on Traceability issued by the National Tax Agency (NTA) to eight liquor related industry associations on 22 September....

May 31, 2013 ACCJ-EBC Joint Press Conference – Healthcare White Paper 2013

To launch the ACCJ-EBC Health Policy White Paper 2013, Lengthening Healthy Lifespans to Boost Economic Growth, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) and the European Business Council in Japan (EBC) held a joint press conference on May 31, 2013....

November 30, 2012 EBC Welcomes European Council Approval of Start of EU-Japan FTA/EPA Negotiations

The European Business Council in Japan (EBC) welcomes the decision taken by the European Council on November 29 to give the European Commission the mandate to launch negotiations for an FTA/EPA with Japan in early 2013....

September 24, 2012 EBC and ACCJ express concern over Postal Services Privatization Committee revised guidelines

In response to the publication of the Postal Service Privatisation Committee's revised guidelines, the EBC and ACCJ have issued a statement expressing their disappointment....

September 06, 2012 Ensure a level playing field BEFORE allowing Japan Post to offer new or modified products or services

On September 3, it was announced that Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance had filed for government approval to offer new or modified products....

December 12, 2011 European Business Council in Japan elects Duco Delgorge as new Chairman.

Mr. Duco Delgorge, Founder and President of MIE PROJECT Co., Ltd. and current Chairman of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan, has been elected Chairman of the European Business Council in Japan (EBC)....