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JCT (consumption tax) file number.

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:24 am
by Block
Hello,

A company asked me for my JCT (consumption tax) file number. I haven't heard of this before. Is this a Self-employment thing?

How would I go about finding or getting a JCT (consumption tax) file number?

Re: JCT (consumption tax) file number.

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:02 am
by RetireJapan
https://www.nta.go.jp/english/taxes/con ... ied_15.pdf

The rules around invoicing and consumption tax are changing for companies. What this means is that if your clients are companies, they may prefer you to be registered for this.

If you deal with individuals it shouldn't be an issue.

Re: JCT (consumption tax) file number.

Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 4:24 am
by Block
Thank you retireJapan.

I do need to register for this. Has anyone already done this yet?

Re: JCT (consumption tax) file number.

Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:51 am
by beanhead
RetireJapan wrote: Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:02 am
The rules around invoicing and consumption tax are changing for companies. What this means is that if your clients are companies, they may prefer you to be registered for this.
My understanding is that they will have to pay more consumption tax for dealing with any individuals without the number. So yes, definitely needed by October (?)