“My Number”: Japan introducing Social Security and Tax number System from January 2016

The Japanese government is currently busy preparing for the new social security and tax number system nicknamed “My Number”.  In October 2015 every person possessing residence records in Japan will receive a notification card with their unique individual number, which is send to the last known address in the country’s resident records.

 

The Social Security and Tax Number is used for legally stipulated administrative procedures related to social security administration, taxation and disaster response.  For tax procedures, this means that the number will appear on income tax returns, notification records etc. submitted to tax authorities and other procedures.

 

Companies active in Japan will also have to use social security and tax numbers for the various legally required records, notices of acquisition of insurance qualification and other documents to be submitted to administrative entities.

 

The government has set up a special website with information about the new system.  English language information is limited on the these pages, but a Call Centre handling inquiries about the new system has been running since October 2014 and handles a number of foreign languages. The number is +81-(0)570-20-0291 (Weekdays only, between 9:30-17:30 Japan time)

 

Source: Cabinet Secretariat

EU-Japan Centre's News

More
The EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2025 Business Mission, taking place from 15 - 19 December 2025…
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels,…
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Project Coordinator in Brussels,…
The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…
The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2025 issue, is now available. In this issue: Centre’s…
JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders features a selection of tenders found on the…

Events

More
08/07/2025
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Zoom WebinarAction Plan on Economic Security: Strengthening Industrial and Technological Foundations – EU-Japan Initiatives and Opportunities for…
14/07/2025
As AI storms industry and captures headlines, the EU lit the first torch with Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on July 12, 2024, prompting other jurisdictions to set their own rules. On May 28, 2025, Japan…
We use a selection of our own and third-party cookies on the pages of this website. If you choose "ACCEPT ALL", you consent to the use of all cookies. You can accept and reject individual cookie types.
Related
Subscribe to
our newsletters

The EU-Japan Centre currently produces 5 newsletters :

  • EU-Japan NEWS - our flagship newsletter covering the Centre's support services, information about EU (or Member States) - Japan cooperation
  • Japanese Industry and Policy News
  • “About Japan” e-News (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
  • Japan Tax and Public Procurement Weekly Tender Digest (Only available for EU companies / EU organisations)
  • Tech Transfer Helpdesk Newsletter
Subscribe