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How should Japanese businesses think about depreciation on fixed assets?

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Aoi Fujimoto
May 22, 2026 3,248 views 1 answer
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My Japanese business buys equipment, vehicles or other fixed assets. Please explain why depreciation is not the same as immediately deducting the whole purchase and why records matter.

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