Effective from October 1, 2023, the Japanese consumption tax system will be significantly reformed with the introduction of a new JCT invoice system. This tax reform serves as a turning point, becoming a VAT system similar to that in Europe, from the following three perspectives:
- Consumption tax ID number
- The JCT Invoice
- Eligibility of consumption tax credit for customers/buyers
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