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Company Profile

Message from the CEO

I Message from the CEO I Who we are I What we do I Company Profile I

As a country with over 2,000 years of history, 120 million in population, and 5trillion dollars in GDP, Japan is a stable market for long-term investments.Having sophisticated city infrastructure and being a major tourist destinationcontribute to the constant nature of Japan’s real estate developments.

While many business owners and investors view Japan as an attractive market,they often find that country-specific business practices, complex laws andregulations, and language barriers, are among the challenges in setting up andexpanding their business here.

We understand these unique challenges that our clients face. In over twodecades of providing support in real estate, financial assets, alternative energy,and private equity, our capabilities have expanded with the times, and continueto diversify. Our firm has also experienced the financial crises and the realestate bubble, and serving clients during such volatile times has given usinvaluable insight.

Since our founding, our strength lies in our comprehensive range of specializedservices. This consists not only of accounting and tax compliance, but ofadvisory on legal frameworks, cash management, loan administration, financialdue diligence, and support of underlying IT systems.

Our philosophy is to be an invaluable part of your intellectual infrastructure.We strive for our team of professionals to find fulfillment in providing the rightguidance and allow you to focus on growing your business.

Our promise is to tirelessly work towards achieving this company ideal of professionalism and hospitality.

We look forward to working with you.

CEOMasaki Aguni

Introduction to Aoyama Sogo Accounting

Who we are

With offices in Tokyo and Singapore, we rely on our collaborative efforts to provide a seamless service from init ial advisory and closing to interim reporting and dissolution. In a constantly changing and borderless global economy, we will support you every step of the way.

As one of the largest fund administrators for in ternat ional c l ients in Japan, our weal th of knowledge in finance and real estate enables us to provide a comprehensive range of services. Our professionals include licensed practitioners in accounting, tax and real estate securitization.

We have English-speaking employees on many of our teams which ensures all initial and ongoing matters are communicated and resolved effectively.

One of our primary focuses is to provide flexible and timely administration, tax, and accounting services to both Funds and Corporations.

We also understand your concerns regarding information security. To protect your information assets, our strict internal controls and organized workflows prevent fraud and minimize error. To ensure personal and client data is protected and well managed, in February 2006, we were one of the f irst fund administrators to obtain the global certification for information security management system [ISO/IEC27001：2005].

Our true advantage is rooted in our pract ical understanding of both the tangible and intangible aspects of finance, real estate, and the back office functions necessary to operate in Japan.


Professionals who deliver results

Our Mission

ISQ=Innovation＋Speed＋Quality

To challenge ourselves to improve and create better systems and processes.

Innovation

To deliver on time and in less time than before.

Speed

To provide high quality deliverables that enable correct decision-making.

Quality

Innovation

Speed Quality

ISQ

Our guiding principles

Who we are

Tapping into each professional’s area of expertise, our mission is to deliver fast, accurate, and reliable information in every stage of our client’s business.

To become the intellectual infrastructure for you and the communities that rely upon us, while maintaining high levels of integrity, responsibility, and hospitality.

have been our core principles since our founding. We define them as follows.


Advisory

Fund structure based on Tax, Accounting, and applicable laws

Accounting and tax opinion letter

Fair value opinion letter

Cash flow simulations

Financial due diligence

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Bookkeeping and group reporting

IFRS conversion

Preparation of year-end financial statements

Tax return preparation (Corporate, Property, Consumption)

Investor reporting package preparation

Accounting and Tax Compliance03

Administration Services

Cash management

Seal (stamp) management

Loan covenant management

Arrangement of electronic public notice

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Dissolution

Liquidation and dissolution support

Provision of liquidator and tax agent

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ASA’s services

What we do

We offer integrated services for all funds in Japan, ranging from consultation during the structuring stage to the establishment and management of fund vehicles (SPCs).

Fund Services

SPC Setup

Assistance in incorporation of corporations, limited liability partnerships, and branches

Assistance in preparation of required legal documents

Bank account opening and fund transfer services

Preparation of incorporation notification

Provision of registered address

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Provision of nominee directors


ASA’s services

What we do

Corporate valuation and due diligence

Corporate (share price) valuationand asset valuation

Financial due diligence

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International tax

Transfer pricing studies (calculation of transfer pricing, preparation of master and local files, benchmark study)

Considerations of permanent establishment (PE), thin capitalization rule, earnings stripping rule, foreign tax deduction, foreign dividend exemption rule, and tax treaty application

Determination of tax residency for individuals (particularly owners of corporations)

02

Consulting

Accounting software implementation and support

Management and operational consulting

Second opinion on tax position

04

Accounting and Tax Compliance

Bookkeeping and group reporting

IFRS conversion

Preparation of year-end financial statements

Tax return filings(Corporate, Property, Consumption)

Tax planning and support for consolidated tax return

Preparation of cash-flow statements, and cash-flow analysis

03

Corporate secretary

Assistance in incorporation

Impressing of documents

Change in registered information

Preparation of AGM minutes

05(available with accounting/tax services)

We offer a comprehensive range of accounting and tax advisory services for foreign companies operating business in Japan.

Corporate services


Company Profile

August 25, 1999Established

Aoyama Sogo Accounting Firm Co., Ltd.Company Name

Kazuhiro Matsuzawa (Certified Public Accountant/Licensed Tax Accountant)Founding Partner & Chairman

Masaki Aguni (Certified Public Accountant/Licensed Tax Accountant)Founding Partner& CEO

Financial institutions (banks, securities companies, insurance companies),Funds (sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, private placement funds),Asset management companies, Property management companies, Construction companies, Real estate developers, Communication and entertainment services, Infrastructure, Software developers, Retail and restaurants, Hotel operators, and Subsidiaries of multinational corporations

Major Clients　


ASA GLOBAL Inc.Aoyama Sogo Tax CorporationASA Reporting Professional K.K.ASA Advisory K.K.ASA Total Solution Inc.Aoyama Sogo Accounting Office Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Group Companies　

KINKA Asset Management Co., Ltd. Partnership

Aoyama Sogo Accounting Firm Co., Ltd., an independent member firm of PrimeGlobal

Office Address Tokyo Office　

10th Floor, The Okura Prestige Tower, 2-10-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001Tel +81-3-3560-5005

Fukuoka Office　

12th Floor, Tenjin 121 Building, 1-3-38 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001

226 (as of March 2022) includes:Number of Employees 7 Certified Public Accountants

15 Licensed Tax Accountants 2 Judicial Scriveners17 ARES Certified Masters 2 US Certified Public Accountant

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