New compliance obligations under German law to prevent human rights and certain environmental risks along the entire value chain will also impact Japan-based companies.
Renewable energy operators should pay attention to the new rules on feed-in premiums, infrastructure charges, disposal of solar power facilities, and inoperative plants.
Since 2020, foreign investors face significantly more mandatory prior-notification obligations to the competent governmental authorities through the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
Overtime is one of the most sensitive topics in Japanese labor relations, and overtime-related investigations by the competent authorities are expected to increase.
