Yamaha Group Tax Compliance

The Corporate Philosophy of the Yamaha Group is, "With our unique expertise and sensibilities, gained from our devotion to sound and music, we are committed to creating excitement and cultural inspiration together with people around the world." We are working to secure a high level of profitability based on global competitiveness and increased management efficiency, and we are also striving to fulfill our social responsibilities. With these efforts, we are working to realize sustainable growth and to improve corporate value over the medium to long term.

Basic policy

The Yamaha Group strives to improve not only the company’s values but also boost economic and social development all over the world. To achieve our goals, we observe OECD guidelines on transfer pricing or BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) initiatives. We also pay appropriate taxes in accordance with the tax-related laws and regulations stipulated in each state and region where we operate.

Tax governance

The Yamaha Group endeavors to establish, maintain and strengthen our tax governance. Due to an understanding of the risks arising from international taxations, we have positioned the tax strategy as an essential business initiative. The Risk Management Committee as advisory panel for the top management discusses how to carry out continuous risk management and regularly supervises the control activities from the corporate stand point. Under the monitor of the Risk Management Committee, the Corporate Finance Division is engaged in tax governance and control.

Structure of tax management

Under the direction from the Executive Officer in charge of group taxation, the Corporate Finance Division of Yamaha Corporation has established Group Tax Policies & Rules in order to make the basic policies and tax related rules fully understood by all group members. The division keeps each employee of the Yamaha Group companies informed about all procedures and their implementation.
The managements of the Yamaha Group companies endeavor to establish and maintain internal control regarding tax in accordance with the Yamaha Group Tax Policies & Rules.

Monitoring to reduce risks related to tax

Under the organization described above, the Corporate Finance Division of Yamaha Corporation monitors group companies’ tax treatments, rectifies when required and supports their operations. The division is also engaged in reducing tax related risks by receiving advice from outside professionals or confirming information with tax authorities beforehand.

Tax planning

The Yamaha Group uses tax incentives in various countries where they are available for use in normal business activities, follows social ethics and strives to take on proper tax burdens. In addition, the Yamaha Group does not engage in intentional tax planning that is against the legislative spirit of domestic and international laws such as the utilization of Tax Havens.

Transfer pricing

The Yamaha Group strives to realize fair income allocation in accordance with the functions and risks of each Group company and to prevent the improper transfer of income.
The Yamaha Group maintains arm’s length price through regular monitoring of the profits and losses of Group companies. In addition, the Yamaha Group strives for the implementation of Advanced Pricing Agreement (APA) with tax authorities to avoid the risk of retroactive transfer pricing taxation.

Relationships with tax authorities

The Yamaha Group works to minimize tax risks by maintaining faithful relationships with the tax authorities of the regions where it conducts business. We also confirm essential matters with them in advance to mitigate any predicted risks.

Securement of transparency

The Yamaha Group discloses information on its tax in accordance with the related laws and regulations, disclosure standards and accounting standards of each country. In addition, the Yamaha Group will make every effort to give understandable explanations to the tax authorities of the areas where it conducts business and will ensure transparency.