Last updated: 27th November 2024
This Policy sets out the principles concerning taxation affairs to be observed by the Kigen Group (meaning Kigen (UK) Limited and its subsidiaries) when conducting business activities in accordance with the provisions of section 19(2) of schedule 19 Finance Act 2016.
Kigen will conduct its business activities in accordance with the laws and ordinances of each country and fulfil its tax obligations appropriately, thereby contributing to the economic and social development of the countries in which we operate.
The Chief Financial Officer of Kigen is the person in charge of taxation affairs of Kigen, and the accounting team of Kigen (UK) Limited (the “Finance Team”) shall be the unit responsible for overseeing day to day operations related to taxation affairs of Kigen.
Each Kigen company shall establish a department and/or engage third party personnel specializing in taxation affairs and work closely with the Finance Team to conduct day-to-day management of taxation affairs. The Finance Team will regularly report on the status of execution of duties related to Kigen’s taxation affairs to the Board of Directors and will be supervised to ensure an appropriate system for the execution of operations related to taxation affairs.
The Finance Team of Kigen will effectively utilize the knowledge of external experts to constantly stay abreast of the latest information on tax-related laws and ordinances in the United Kingdom and overseas, and international standards and the like, and endeavour to proactively foresee tax risks. In addition, they will strive to minimize risks by considering countermeasures for any foreseen tax risks. In the event that a significant tax risk of Kigen materialises, each Kigen company shall immediately report to the Finance Team, and the Finance Team will promptly report to Kigen Board of Directors and coordinate with Kigen companies as required, and endeavour to take appropriate action.
Kigen will comply with all relevant tax-related laws and ordinances when conducting business activities andtake measures based on relevant legislation as well as guidelines set forth by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) to ensure appropriate payment of taxes.
When appropriate and applicable to our business, Kigen will seek to apply UK tax incentives and exemptions in the way they are intended.
Kigen will establish sound and favourable relationships with tax authorities in the United Kingdom and overseas (“Authorities”) and will sincerely explain Kigen’s tax status to the Authorities in a factual manner. In the event that any difference of opinion arises between Kigen and the Authorities with respect to any particular matter, we will strive to resolve such differences of opinion through pro-active, constructive and transparent communication.