TAXES IN JAPAN: TOP 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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We’ve compiled TOP FAQs about Japanese taxes into an article. Hopefully, it will give you more confidence in starting your business in Japan. Enjoy!
How to get your Registered Supplier ID Number (aka VAT Number) in Japan

Great news! You can now acquire a Registered Supplier ID Number (aka VAT Number or Sales Tax ID) in Japan. It’s far from a secret that Japan is in the middle of updating its Consumption Tax System, so they introduced a tax ID number as a transitional measure to the new and mandatory Qualified Invoice System which will come into effect on October 1st, 2023.