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January 13, 2026: JTPP Helpdesk webinar on Consumption Tax
Join our webinar on Japanese Consumption Tax on Tuesday January 13!
December 3: JTPP Helpdesk webinar on Consumption Tax
Qualified Invoice System

From October 1 2023, Japan has introduced a qualified invoice system that companies need to use in their business transactions. In many aspects, it is similar to invoices used in EU countries, where VAT needs to be specified separately for each applicable category (8% or 10%) and VAT-numbers included in business invoices.

Two months until start of Japan's new Invoice system
From October 1, 2023, Japan has implemented a new qualified invoice system that companies must use in their business transactions.
December 1: JTPP Helpdesk webinar on Consumption Tax
October 27: Webinar Japan Tax Reform and E-Invoicing PEPPOL
November 10, German Finance Roundtable "Importation, Customs and Trade between Germany and Japan as well as the Japanese Consumption Tax Reform
 
Webinar 185: Consumption tax in Japan - 2021 overview
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How to deal with Consumption Tax when doing business with or in Japan is a question that is often asked to JTPP Helpdesk's experts, as Japan's CT system operates rather differently from the EU VAT regime.
Webinar 178: Digital Taxation in Japan: Alert for E-service Companies
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This webinar will cover whether foreign enterprises that provide online services/products to Japanese consumers are liable for Japanese taxes as well as some tips that will help them reduce the tax risk.
'About Japan' webinar series 203: Consumption tax in Japan - 2022 overview
01
Dec
2022
"Do I have to pay Consumption Tax?", "How can I get paid consumption tax back?" How to deal with Consumption Tax when doing business with or in Japan is a question that is often asked to JTPP Helpdesk's experts, as Japan's CT system operates rather differently from the EU VAT regime.
Webinar 149: Japan’s Consumption Tax at 10%: impact on your business?
28
Nov
2019
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12/05/2026
[Updated 23/4/2026] The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future – Business Opportunities in Sapporo City, Japan | Webinar Useful links: - STEP Sapporo (global website)…
13/05/2026
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarKey Developments in the Battery Sector and Opportunities for Japan-EU Cooperation—As Part of the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance…
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