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What is Japan's platform taxation rule for consumption tax on digital services?

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Haruka Mori
May 12, 2026 3,298 views 1 answer
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I sell digital services into Japan through platforms. Please explain Japan's platform taxation rule and why foreign businesses cannot look only at their own invoices.

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