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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.18

International Tax Optimization Scheme Proposal and Implementation Support / 国際税務最適化スキームの提案と実行支援

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

Proposing legal international tax optimization schemes to multinational clients in English, utilizing tax system differences and transfer pricing compliance.
多国籍企業顧客に合法的な国際税務最適化スキームを英語で提案し、複雑な規制に準拠しながら高付加価値サービスを提供する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.We assess your current...(貴社の現在の...を評価する)
2.We design a transfer pricing framework that...(...する移転価格の枠組みを設計する)
3.We coordinate with your legal team to...(...するため貴社の法務チームと連携する)
4.We can complete the initial assessment within...(...以内に初期評価を完了できる)
5.We'll coordinate with tax authorities in advance to...(...するため事前に税務当局と連携する)
6.Our fee is calculated based on...(当行の報酬は...に基づいて算出される)
7.We monitor regulatory changes continuously across...(...全体で規制変更を継続的に監視する)

1-2 Essential words
1.assess(評価する)
2.coordinate(連携する)
3.accelerate(加速する)
4.mitigate(軽減する)
5.calculate(算出する)
6.anticipate(見込む)
7.considerable(かなりの)
8.modify(修正する)
9.consult with(協議する)
10.impose(課す)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Proposing legal international tax optimization schemes to multinational clients in English, utilizing tax system differences and transfer pricing compliance.
多国籍企業顧客に合法的な国際税務最適化スキームを英語で提案し、複雑な規制に準拠しながら高付加価値サービスを提供する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We're exploring ways to optimize our international tax structure while staying fully compliant. Could you outline your approach?
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。完全にコンプライアンスを守りながら国際税務構造を最適化する方法を検討しています。貴行のアプローチを説明していただけますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
Certainly. First, we assess your current cross-border cash flows and identify tax treaty opportunities. Second, we design a transfer pricing framework that aligns with OECD guidelines. Third, we coordinate with your legal team to ensure full regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction.
(承知しました。第一に、貴社の現在の国境を越えた資金フローを評価し、租税条約の機会を特定します。第二に、OECD ガイドラインに沿った移転価格の枠組みを設計します。第三に、各管轄区域で完全な規制遵守を確保するため、貴社の法務チームと連携します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
That sounds comprehensive. However, we're concerned about the timeline. How quickly can you implement this structure?
(包括的なアプローチですね。しかし、タイムラインが心配です。この構造をどのくらい早く実装できますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
We can complete the initial assessment within 3 weeks. The full implementation typically takes 4 to 6 months, depending on the complexity of your operations. We'll coordinate with tax authorities in advance to accelerate approval processes and mitigate any potential delays.
(初期評価は3週間以内に完了できます。完全な実装は通常4か月から6か月かかりますが、貴社の事業の複雑さによります。承認プロセスを加速し、潜在的な遅延を軽減するため、事前に税務当局と連携します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
I appreciate that. What about the cost? We need to ensure the advisory fee is reasonable compared to the expected tax savings.
(それはありがたいです。費用についてはどうでしょうか?予想される節税額と比較して、アドバイザリー報酬が妥当であることを確認する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
Our fee is calculated based on the scope of work and estimated at 150000 USD for the complete engagement. Based on our preliminary analysis, we anticipate annual tax savings of approximately 800000 USD through treaty utilization and efficient fund flow design. This represents a considerable return on your investment.
(当行の報酬は業務範囲に基づいて算出され、完全な契約で150000米ドルと見積もられています。予備分析に基づき、租税条約の活用と効率的な資金フロー設計により、年間約800000米ドルの節税を見込んでいます。これは貴社の投資に対してかなりのリターンを示しています。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Those numbers are compelling. One final question: how do you ensure we remain compliant if tax regulations evolve during the implementation?
(その数字は説得力があります。最後に1つ質問です。実装中に税制が変わった場合、どのようにコンプライアンスを維持しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
We monitor regulatory changes continuously across all relevant jurisdictions. If new regulations are imposed, we'll modify the structure immediately and consult with local authorities to ensure ongoing compliance. Our team will also submit updated documentation as required by each tax authority.
(すべての関連管轄区域で規制変更を継続的に監視しています。新しい規制が課された場合、直ちに構造を修正し、継続的なコンプライアンスを確保するため現地当局と協議します。当チームは各税務当局が求める更新書類も提出します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Excellent. Your approach addresses our concerns effectively. Let's proceed with the initial assessment. I'll coordinate with our legal team to facilitate the process.
(素晴らしい。貴行のアプローチは当社の懸念に効果的に対処しています。初期評価を進めましょう。プロセスを円滑にするため、当社の法務チームと連携します。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Proposing legal international tax optimization schemes to multinational clients in English, utilizing tax system differences and transfer pricing compliance.
多国籍企業顧客に合法的な国際税務最適化スキームを英語で提案し、複雑な規制に準拠しながら高付加価値サービスを提供する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We're exploring ways to optimize our international tax structure while staying fully compliant. Could you outline your approach?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
Certainly. First, we [評価する] your current cross-border cash flows and identify tax treaty opportunities. Second, we design a transfer pricing framework that aligns with OECD guidelines. Third, we [連携する] with your legal team to ensure full regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
That sounds comprehensive. However, we're concerned about the timeline. How quickly can you implement this structure?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
We can complete the initial assessment within 3 weeks. The full implementation typically takes 4 to 6 months, depending on the complexity of your operations. We'll [連携する] with tax authorities in advance to [加速する] approval processes and [軽減する] any potential delays.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
I appreciate that. What about the cost? We need to ensure the advisory fee is reasonable compared to the expected tax savings.
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
Our fee is [算出する]d based on the scope of work and estimated at 150000 USD for the complete engagement. Based on our preliminary analysis, we [見込む] annual tax savings of approximately 800000 USD through treaty utilization and efficient fund flow design. This represents a [かなりの] return on your investment.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Those numbers are compelling. One final question: how do you ensure we remain compliant if tax regulations evolve during the implementation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
We monitor regulatory changes continuously across all relevant jurisdictions. If new regulations are [課す]d, we'll [修正する] the structure immediately and [協議する] local authorities to ensure ongoing compliance. Our team will also submit updated documentation as required by each tax authority.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Excellent. Your approach addresses our concerns effectively. Let's proceed with the initial assessment. I'll coordinate with our legal team to facilitate the process.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Proposing legal international tax optimization schemes to multinational clients in English, utilizing tax system differences and transfer pricing compliance.
多国籍企業顧客に合法的な国際税務最適化スキームを英語で提案し、複雑な規制に準拠しながら高付加価値サービスを提供する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. We're exploring ways to optimize our international tax structure while staying fully compliant. Could you outline your approach?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
Certainly. [第一に、貴社の現在の国境を越えた資金フローを評価し、租税条約の機会を特定します。] [第二に、OECDガイドラインに沿った移転価格の枠組みを設計します。] [第三に、各管轄区域で完全な規制遵守を確保するため、貴社の法務チームと連携します。]

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
That sounds comprehensive. However, we're concerned about the timeline. How quickly can you implement this structure?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
[初期評価は3週間以内に完了できます。] The full implementation typically takes 4 to 6 months, depending on the complexity of your operations. We'll coordinate with tax authorities in advance to accelerate approval processes and mitigate any potential delays.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
I appreciate that. What about the cost? We need to ensure the advisory fee is reasonable compared to the expected tax savings.
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
Our fee is calculated based on the scope of work and estimated at 150000 USD for the complete engagement. Based on our preliminary analysis, we anticipate annual tax savings of approximately 800000 USD through treaty utilization and efficient fund flow design. This represents a considerable return on your investment.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Those numbers are compelling. One final question: how do you ensure we remain compliant if tax regulations evolve during the implementation?
🧑‍🎓【Student / International Tax Advisory Specialist】:
We monitor regulatory changes continuously across all relevant jurisdictions. If new regulations are imposed, we'll modify the structure immediately and consult with local authorities to ensure ongoing compliance. Our team will also submit updated documentation as required by each tax authority.

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
Excellent. Your approach addresses our concerns effectively. Let's proceed with the initial assessment. I'll coordinate with our legal team to facilitate the process.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A multinational corporation is seeking advice on optimizing its international tax structure while maintaining full compliance.
The bank's tax advisory specialist must explain the approach, timeline, costs, and compliance measures.
多国籍企業が完全なコンプライアンスを維持しながら国際税務構造の最適化に関する助言を求めています。
銀行の税務アドバイザリー専門家は、アプローチ、タイムライン、費用、コンプライアンス対策を説明する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / CFO of Multinational Corporation】:
We need a clear understanding of your tax optimization proposal. Could you walk me through the key elements and expected outcomes?
(貴行の税務最適化提案について明確に理解したいです。主要な要素と期待される成果を説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the assessment process
2. Describe the implementation timeline
3. Present the fee structure and expected savings
4. Clarify compliance monitoring methods
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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