24-Mar-2026

JCC/JETRO/EY Seminar: Strengthening Enterprise Resilience in Europe

– Cost Reduction, Regulatory Shifts and Structural Transformation for Japanese Companies-

Dear JCC member companies,

We are pleased to invite you to the seminar which will be held in the afternoon (CET) on Tuesday, 24 March 2025 with full supports from Ernst & Young Netherlands, Japan Business Services (JBS) and JETRO Amsterdam.

In an era marked by heightened geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory volatility and accelerating structural change, strengthening enterprise resilience has become an essential priority for Japanese companies operating in Europe. This seminar will explore how organizations can reshape their European operations for long‑term success while sustaining business continuity and maintaining stakeholder trust.

Building on themes of cost reduction, regulatory shifts and structural transformation, we will examine practical strategies to navigate disruption with agility and mitigate emerging risks across the European market. In addition, we will discuss how companies can proactively leverage EU and local incentive schemes—positioning them not only as financial support mechanisms but as strategic tools complementing broader cost‑optimization and transformation initiatives.

We will organize a casual reception after the seminar for building a network among members.

Please register your attendance on the JCC website (www.jcc-holland.nl) no later than Tuesday, 17 March 2026. We will send details just before the seminar to registered people.

Please note that registration for this seminar will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is highly recommended because of the limitation of the seminar capacity.

If you have any questions regarding this seminar, please feel free to contact JCC office.

We are looking forward to your participation to this seminar.

- Date and time： 14:00-19:00 (CET) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026
- Place： Auditorium at EY Amsterdam office
- (Antonio Vivaldistraat 150, 1083 HP, Amsterdam)
- Participation fee： Free of charge
- Capacity: About 80 people (first come, first serviced base)
- Language: English with partly Japanese summary
- Program: Please see below
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Program:

13:30-14:00 Registration with welcome drinks

14:00-14:05 Opening Remarks

Mr. Kohei Okui | Executive Director, JETRO Amsterdam and Vice Chairman of Trade & Investment Committee at JCC

14:05-14:45 Navigating legislative changes in tax policy

Mr. Rhys Bane and Ms. Isabelle Beschoor Plug | International Tax and Transaction Services

This session provides an overview of the key topics shaping tax policy in a rapidly evolving global environment. We will explore the direction of tax and policy developments within the EU, the institutions and frameworks that will influence future tax policy, the potential shift from unanimity to majority voting, and the role the Netherlands is expected to play.

14:45-15:30 Strategically leveraging grants and incentives for investment, decarbonization and innovation, in the EU and beyond

Mr. Gerben K Wedekind and Ms. Michelle Stelder | Grants & Incentives – International Tax & Transaction Services

Across the globe, thousands of grants and incentives schemes exist to speed up ROI on investments, support decarbonization and derisk innovation and R&D efforts. This session will highlight key funding opportunities, outline practical pathways and industry best-practices to secure support for innovation and investment, and demonstrate how proactive engagement with incentive programs can deliver tangible value and strengthen long‑term competitiveness.

15:30-15:45 Coffee break

15:45-17:25 Cost Optimization and Restructuring Strategies for European Operations for Japanese companies

Mr. Gábor Baranyai and Ms. Lenneke van Dijk | International Tax and Transaction Services

Mr. Bob van Dokkum | Business Consulting, and others

As securing profitability in Europe becomes increasingly critical, Japanese companies are facing growing pressure to reduce costs and optimize their organizational structures.

In this session, our experts will provide practical insights into key topics relevant to European operations headquartered in the Netherlands, including:

Review and optimization of Transfer Pricing (TP) models
Reorganization of group functions and elimination of overlapping activities
Implementation of Shared Service Centers and Global Business Services (GBS) models
Practical considerations for restructuring European entities etc.

17:25-17:30 Closing remarks

Mr. Keisuke Kojima, Partner, Japan Business Services, EY Netherlands

17:30-19:00 Casual reception

*Please note that the agenda and the presenter (s) are subject to change without notice.

Looking forward to your registration！

JCC Trade and Investment Committee