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    通関業者による記録保存

    委員会:
    物流・貨物輸送
    進捗:
    新規

    輸入者と通関業者に適用される保存期間は、完全には整合していない。関税局に対する説明において、輸入者の保存義務が、通関業者に通関業務に関する帳簿および所定の書類の保存が義務付けられている期間を超える場合があることが指摘された。その結果、輸入者が事後調査、原産地調査、課税価格の分析および自主的な修正に必要な申告関連記録にアクセスできなくなるおそれがある。

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    サステナビリティ

    委員会:
    物流・貨物輸送
    進捗:
    新規

    物流部門は世界中で活動しており、カーボンニュートラル社会の実現に向けて大きな役割を担っている。日本では一定の進展があるものの、EBCは、改善の余地がまだ十分にあると考えている。同時に、多くの政策がグローバルに決定されていることを十分に認識している。

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    Enhancement of the NISA framework and tax regime

    委員会:
    Asset Management
    進捗:
    新規

    Since its launch in January 2024, the New NISA has delivered significant results as the cornerstone of Japan's asset-building policy aimed at accelerating the shift "from savings to investment." Since the introduction of the new scheme, the number of NISA accounts has increased steadily, and the government's target for cumulative investment purchases has been achieved ahead of schedule. Interest among individual investors in long-term asset building has grown substantially, accompanied by a gradual shift of household financial assets from cash and deposits into investments. As a result, long-term, regular, and diversified investing has begun to take root more broadly among Japanese households. These achievements can largely be attributed to the reforms introduced under the New NISA, including the establishment of a permanent tax-exempt regime, removal of time limit on tax-exempt holdings, and introduction of a lifetime investment allowance, all of which have created an environment in which individuals can pursue long-term asset building with greater confidence.Nevertheless, as the use of the New NISA continues to expand, several challenges have emerged that need to be addressed in order to further enhance the quality and effectiveness of the scheme. First, although the number of NISA accounts has increased significantly, a considerable number of accounts remain inactive or are used only to a limited extent. In addition, while public awareness of the scheme has improved, the level of understanding of long-term investing and risk diversification remains uneven. Further efforts are therefore needed to promote active utilization of the scheme and to strengthen financial literacy so that more individuals can engage in sustained asset building. Second, investment flows have become heavily concentrated in low-cost equity index funds, particularly those tracking global and U.S. equity markets, leaving room for improvement from the perspective of investment diversification and product diversity, both of which are fundamental objectives of the scheme. Moreover, because the current framework has largely been designed around publicly offered investment trusts, it does not fully reflect the characteristics of today's increasingly diverse investment products. Going forward, while preserving the core principles of long-term, regular, and diversified investing, the institutional and tax framework should be enhanced by expanding the range of eligible designated indices under the Instalment Investment Quota (“Tsumitate Toushi-Waku”), broadening eligible investment products to include active ETFs, and reviewing the permitted uses of derivatives, thereby providing investors with a wider range of investment choices.Looking ahead, it is important to continue developing the New NISA as a key pillar supporting the long-term asset building of every individual in Japan. This will require further strengthening financial and investment education to reinforce long-term, regular, and diversified investing, promoting greater diversity in investment products, and establishing a policy framework capable of meeting the evolving and diverse needs of investors. Through these efforts, Japan should promote stable household asset formation while facilitating the smooth allocation of a broader range of household assets into the capital markets, thereby advancing the realization of Japan's vision as a leading asset management nation and supporting the continued development of its asset management industry and capital markets.(Kindly contributed by International Bankers Association of Japan)

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    ビール税

    委員会:
    酒類
    進捗:
    解決済み

    日本ではこれまで、ビール類飲料に対して麦芽比率に応じた3種類の税率が設けられており、麦芽比率の低い製品ほど低い税率が適用されてきた。このため、他の市場で一般的なビールと比べて麦芽比率が大幅に低いビール類の開発が強く促されてきた。6年間にわたる税率一本化の過程を経て、2026年10月以降、すべてのビール類飲料に同一の税率が適用される。実際には、従来の低い税率が引き上げられる一方、通常のビールに適用されていた最も高い税率は引き下げられた。EBCは、より公平かつ中立的な税制に向けた日本のこうした取り組みを高く評価する。税率の一本化により、高品質・高価格帯のビールを含め、麦芽比率によってビールが税制上不利に扱われることがなくなり、消費者は税率の違いによって市場が歪められることなく、さまざまな製品の中から選択できるようになる。

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    麦芽および関税割当制度

    委員会:
    食品・農業
    進捗:
    解決済み

    日本はEPA以前からも麦芽に関税割当制度を設けており、EU産麦芽には割当が導入されている。しかし、ビール自体を製造するか、特定の醸造所の使用に限って輸入する企業のみが割当を申請することが認められており、少量または短時間で複数の顧客に販売するために自社で輸入を希望する業者を差別していた。EBCとEUによる多年にわたる取り組みの後、2021年後半にはこれが改善され、EU起源の多種多様なモルトを少量でも供給できるように、クラフト・ビール市場の繁盛のために、またビール以外のユーザーのために、輸入業者への門戸が開かれた。しかし、管理上の負担は残っており、割当が十分に活用されておらず、すべての適格割当申請が付与されていることを考えると、これは合理的ではない。

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    外弁ライセンスの一時的失効

    委員会:
    法律サービス
    進捗:
    解決済み

    法律業務分野における出向者の増加に伴い、外弁登録者が一時的に日本を出国した後、再び日本において外国法弁護士業務を行うことも少なくない。国内弁護士の場合は、（1）本来の登録番号で残っている間、引き続き弁護士会費を納付するか、（2）簡易な申請手続きで日本に戻った場合にのみ、ライセンスを一時停止し、再開することができる。これは外弁では不可能である。外弁にとって唯一可能なのは、最初から再登録することだけである。このような外国弁護士の非合理的な差別の理由が、EBCには皆目理解できない。

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  • Japan mulls including railways in defense-related expenditure: sources (Kyodo News)
  • Japan Seeks to Ensure Stable Supply of Critical Medical Devices (The Japan News)
  • Defense Ministry to Study Development of Small Rocket That Will Quickly Launch Replacement for Damaged Satellites (The Japan News)
  • Japan’s Government Considers Introduction of Nuclear-Powered Submarines in SDF (The Japan News)
  • IEA to accelerate oil reserve release, says 100 million barrels still to come (Japan Today)

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