E-commerce

This report covers some basic information on import and specific e-commerce regulations including tax matters.

Japan is the 4th largest e-commerce market globally with a vast number of its population being internet users.

This report is meant to be a “how-to guide” that provides overseas ecommerce merchants with a detailed overview of the Japanese market.

e-Commerce is almost an indispensable requirement in Japan, and is commonly perceived as an “easy” way to enter the Japanese market. However, there are many things which must be taken into consideration when creating a website for the Japanese consumer.