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Japan to Revise Consumption Tax Exemption System for Foreign Visitors to Prevent Resale of Goods

  • Japan plans to revise Consumption Tax exemption system for foreign visitors
  • Aim is to prevent resale of tax-free goods within the country
  • Shift from deducting taxes at purchase to refunding after confirming goods are taken out of Japan
  • Changes to be implemented in April 2025

Source: vatcalc.com

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