About weConnect

Turnkey Company Setup, Accounting, Payroll and Tax Solutions for Japan

Our mission is to make setting up companies, accounting, payroll and tax compliance as easy as possible for Japan so you can focus on securing talent and building your business.

Incorporate Your Company in Japan and Manage Back Office With Ease!

Our mission is to make it as easy as possible for you to manage your back office in Japan.

Let us show you how our solution can relieve your worries about back office and compliance.

If you already have a subsidiary in Japan and are frustrated with your current finance, payroll or tax function, let’s arrange a call so we can show you options for making it better.

If you are the one managing the finance function, payroll function or tax function for your Japan company, subsidiary or branch office, let us help you focus your time on value-add initiatives by reducing the time needed to manage in-house teams, departing staff and siloed vendors.

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ONE Team

We assign ONE team that supports you in every country. Never repeat yourself again.

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ONE POC

You will have ONE POC for each back office function for the world.

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ONE Platform

We tailor Microsoft & Google platforms across our service lines for consistent communication, and file sharing.

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ONE System

We work with your financial software or propose and implement makes-sense software and ensure 100% of its capabilities are used.

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ONE Process

We build robust processes that reduce wasted time, create harmonized reporting and deliver clear data.

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ONE Experience

ONE consistent experience across different countries, cultures and languages so your time working with us is productive.

weConnect Leadership
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Scott Smoler

Chief Executive Officer 13 years experience in streamlining the finance, payroll and tax functions of over 1,150 client subsidiaries globally.
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Matthew Kyle

Chief Commercial Officer 11 years experience in helping over 1,000 companies expand their business globally.
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Kim See Tan

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer 30 years experience in managing local compliance in over 120 countries.
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Satoshi Ohwada

Managing Tax Partner Over 20 years experience in helping more than 900 Japanese, US and European companies expand globally.
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Keiko Takayangai

Social Benefits Partner 30 years experience advising on payroll regulations and labor law in Japan.
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Rui Wang

Chief Solutions Officer 9 years experience in managing implementation and ongoing services for over 900 client subsidiaries globally.
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Swee Tuan Seah

Chief Implementations Officer 28 years experience in managing service implementation and ongoing local compliance in over 300 APAC finance functions
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Hisashi Yoneda

Senior Advisor 20 years experience in managing the finance functions of multinational companies operating in Asia.

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International Tax Planning: Strategies for 2025

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Corporate Tax Rates in Japan: What You Need to Know

Learn about Japan’s corporate tax rates, business taxes, and key tax considerations for companies operating in the Japanese market.

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Payroll Accounting in Japan: Best Practices for Compliance and Efficiency

Learn best practices for payroll accounting in Japan to ensure compliance and efficiency in Japan's complex payroll system.

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