Support for Application of Carbon Neutral (“CN”) Tax Incentives

Overview of the CN Tax Incentives

■Certification requirements

In accordance with enforcement of the revised ICE Act, the application process began on 2 August 2021. In order to qualify for the CN tax incentives, the first step is to prepare and submit a business adaptation plan for investments in "certain demand creating production facilities" or "certain assets for productivity improvement" aimed at decarbonization. In applying the tax incentives, it is a prerequisite to obtain certification of the business adaptation plan, based on the process described in the revised ICE Act.

Details of the tax incentives

Applicable companies that qualify for the CN incentives and invest in certain assets that make production processes more carbon efficient, or in production facilities for manufacturing certain carbon efficient products, may choose to take either special depreciation of 50% or a tax credit of 5% (10% for certain assets that significantly contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases) of the acquisition cost of such assets - up to JPY 50 billion - if acquired based on a business adaptation plan certified under the ICE Act.

Support services offered by Deloitte Tohmatsu Group for application of the CN Tax Incentives

The CN tax incentives will apply to investments made in eligible assets under a certified business plan between the date of enforcement of the ICE Act (i.e., 2 August 2021) and 31 March 2024. Companies may need more than six months preparation to complete the processes to qualify for the CN tax incentives, and in order to meet the requirements, the involvement of multiple departments may be required. Therefore, it is recommended to start the preparation process early and proceed with the processes efficiently.

■CN tax incentives application process

Deloitte Tohmatsu Group offers one-stop support from confirmation of various prerequisites to submission of the application for the CN tax incentives which enables companies to apply the tax incentives with an efficient and effective approach.