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

EU-Japan Centre's News

Call for proposal to outsource the EU-Japan IP Helpdesk service in FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

Call for proposal to outsource the assessment of eligible costs and desk check control of the EU-Japan Centre’s FY2025 work

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

call for proposal to outsource the yearly maintenance service for IT networks and related services, computer hardware and software in the Head Office in Japan in FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 21 - 27 February, 2026

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

call for proposal to outsource the Japan Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk service for FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders, Week 9 (February 24 - March 2, 2026)

JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders brings you a curated snapshot of government…

Events

17/03/2026

Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarCurrent status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy Tuesday 17 March 2026, 16:30–18…

Europe

14/09/2026 - 12/03/2027

Vulcanus in Europe - host a Japanese intern in R&D

A unique opportunity for EU companies to host Japanese S&T university students as interns for R&D Vulcanus in Europe 2026 - 2027: Deadline: 20 September (new companies) - 30 September…

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Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

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