Non-English forums » Japanese / 日本語 »
Tax number in Japan
Thread poster: Svetlana Podkolzina
Svetlana Podkolzina
Svetlana Podkolzina  Identity Verified
Portugal
English to Russian
+ ...
Nov 8, 2011

Hello all,

Please accept my apologies in advance for writing in English here.

I have a question regarding the Japanese tax system - do Japanese companies have a VAT/other tax registration number?
The problem is that I am obliged to indicate this number on my invoices, but the Japanese company I have been working for tells me such number does not exist there.

Thank you very much in advance!

Svetlana
 
Miyuki Ueno
Miyuki Ueno  Identity Verified
Japan
Local time: 07:49
Member
English to Japanese
No Tax Number Nov 10, 2011

As far as I know, we don't have the number which is equivalent to VAT number.
Some of my clients sometimes asked to submit the VAT or tax number but I always had to say there are no such systems.

Depends on the tax paying method, some people have tax payer number but it isn't the one like VAT number. It's just for simplifying the procedure of paperworks.

I hope this answer might a bit help for you.
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderator(s) of this forum
Takeshi MIYAHARA[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

Tax number in Japan






Protemos translation business management system
Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!

The system lets you keep client/vendor database, with contacts and rates, manage projects and assign jobs to vendors, issue invoices, track payments, store and manage project files, generate business reports on turnover profit per client/manager etc.

More info »
Trados Studio 2022 Freelance
The leading translation software used by over 270,000 translators.

Designed with your feedback in mind, Trados Studio 2022 delivers an unrivalled, powerful desktop and cloud solution, empowering you to work in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

More info »