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Japan Desk

Our team of Japanese-speaking specialists, Japan Desk, was formed to service full accounting, tax, business advice and support for Japanese clients doing business and investing in Australia.
About us

We understand the importance of cross-cultural expertise when supporting international clients. 

It’s why our team of Japanese-speaking specialists, Japan Desk, has been brought together. Our team can provide tailored accounting, tax and broader strategic advice for Japanese clients doing business in Australia, covering company set up and tax registration, accounting outsourcing and payroll, local director and public officer and more. 

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How we help

Each of our experts has Japanese corporate experience – equipping them to provide truly tailored solutions for clients.

Their professional experience, supported by Pitcher Partners’ broader team of technical advisors, enables our Japan Desk to deliver comprehensive services for Japanese businesses looking to thrive in Australia.

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Our Japan Desk team

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Makiko Okamoto

Japan Desk Lead

Melbourne


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asdfafsdfa Azusa Weedon-Newstead

Azusa Weedon-Newstead

Director, Japan Desk

Sydney


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Our experts

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Michael Sonego

Partner

Melbourne


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asdfafsdfa Stuart Dall

Stuart Dall

Partner

Melbourne


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asdfafsdfa Justin Reynolds

Justin Reynolds

Partner

Sydney


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asdfafsdfa Christopher Chandran

Christopher Chandran

Partner

Sydney


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