consumption VAT

Webinar 178: Digital Taxation in Japan: Alert for E-service Companies

Sep

2021

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

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.

Count-down to Japan’s Consumption tax hike

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EU Business HUB mission to Smart Energy Week 2025

The EU Business Hub @ Smart Energy Week Autumn 2025 Business Mission, taking place from September…

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 17 - 23 May, 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Call for applications for an internship position to support the Innovation & Technology Cooperation Helpdesk

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, Tokyo Office, is seeking an intern to support…

Upcoming webinars in May/June 2025

We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming webinars that will take place in May/June. Do not…

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 10 - 16 May, 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Recruitment announcement - the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Data and Financial Coordinator in Tokyo, Japan

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Data and Financial Coordinator in…

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Get ready for Japan - May / June

19-23 May 2025 → 1st phase online 9-13 June 2025→ 2nd phase in Japan PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES “Get Ready for Japan” aims to help understand Japanese business practices and communication styles and…

18/06/2025 - 20/06/2025

Join the EU-Japan Centre’s booth at the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition

Are you a European company active in the field of energy or decarbonisation? Have you been looking to expand your business with Japanese companies in Asia? If so, apply now and get a chance to…

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Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News May 2025

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