input VAT

Introduction of invoice system under the Consumption Tax Law

Domestic tax

• 2023.09.20
• egistration number of the invoice issuing business, input VAT, International Tax, japanese invoice system, output vat, Qualified Invoice Issuer, refund of input consumption tax, registration number

1. Introduction of the invoice system = Becoming a qualified invoicing business The invoice system will be introduced in the Consumption Tax Law (=VAT Law) from October 2023. The consumption tax rate in Japan is 10%. A reduced consumption tax rate of 8% will be applied to “food and beverages excluding alcoholic beverages and restaurant food” and “newspapers published more than twice a week with a subscription agreement. In principle, a person who wishes to receive a refund of input consumption tax (=input VAT) on a transaction must obtain a registration number from the tax office by the end of September 2023. Registered businesses are entitled to input consumption tax (=input VAT) refunds, but must also file output consumption tax (=output VAT) returns on a regular basis. 2. Transitional measures There are also transitional measures: those who do not obtain a registration number by the end of September 2023, 1) For the first 3 years (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026) 80% of input consumption tax (=input VAT) can be deducted. 2) For the next 3 years (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2029) 50% of Input Consumption Tax (=input VAT) can be deducted. 3) After that date (from […]

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Need registration as a ‘Qualified Invoice System’ till March 2023.

Domestic tax International International tax Trade & Commerce

• 2022.11.28
• import VAT, input VAT, Invoicing System, Qualified Invoicing System

From October 2023, the invoice system for consumption tax will be introduced in Japan. １．Registration as a ‘Qualified Invoice System’ for existing taxable enterprises (obtaining a VAT number)In order to deduct Input VAT, you have to register as a ‘Qualified Invoice System’; the deadline is the end of 2023/3. Non-resident Japanese individual enterprises and corporations wishing to deduct Input VAT must register. If a non-taxable enterprise registers, it can deduct Input VAT but must file a consumption tax return. ２.The simplified taxation systemThe simplified taxation system applies to individual enterprises and corporations with taxable turnover of up to 50 million yen. Input VAT can be deducted on a deemed basis. For example, in the case of a service business, 50% can be deducted as Input VAT. However, the simplified taxation must be notified in the year before the beginning of the business year. (The simplified taxation must be notified by the end of December 2022 in the case of individual enterprise. If the deadline is missed, this benefit is not granted for the year in question). ３.Transitional measuresTransitional measures have been established to take into account the impact on transactions. For purchases from tax-exempt businesses, an Input VAT deduction of 80% […]

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