- Japan updated its consumption tax rules for non-resident digital service providers in 2015
- The 2024 tax reform further developed regulations for digital economy taxation
- Foreign vendors must register for consumption tax if annual sales exceed JPY 10 million
- Different base periods apply for sole proprietors and companies to determine tax liability
- Foreign service providers need a local office or a tax representative in Japan for registration
- Registered non-resident providers must apply a 10% general consumption tax rate
- From April 1, 2025, non-resident digital platform operators must register for tax if they facilitate sales over JPY 5 billion
- Digital platform operators must notify the Japanese National Tax Agency once the threshold is exceeded
- Registered platforms include Apple Store, Apple Books, Apple Podcast, AWS Marketplace, Google Play, and Nintendo eShop
- Taxable digital services include e-books, digital newspapers, music, videos, software, cloud services, and online advertising
Source: vatabout.com
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