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Navigating SaaS Sales Tax in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

Japan’s Consumption Tax, implemented in 1989, applies to most goods and services, including Software as a Service (SaaS). Understanding and adhering to the complexities of this tax is crucial for SaaS businesses operating in Japan. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of SaaS sales tax in Japan, covering key aspects like rates, compliance requirements, and practical advice.

日本的标准增值税率为10%。这适用于大多数SaaS产品。数字服务没有降低的增值税率。此外,在日本,没有数字商品或服务可以免征消费税。因此,所有SaaS提供商,无论其规模或目标受众如何,都需缴纳标准的10%增值税率。对于正在探索国际扩张的企业来说,此信息尤其重要,因为它突显了考虑增值税义务的重要性。

遵守日本的消费税涉及各种要求。企业必须每年提交增值税申报表,并在财政年度结束后两个月内付款。保持准确的记录至关重要,包括包含供应商详细信息、交易日期、描述和客户名称等基本信息的详细发票。虽然电子发票不是强制性的,但强烈建议使用电子发票以简化记录保存和提高合规效率。

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Japan

日本于1989年实施消费税,以实现税收框架的现代化并加强合规性。

官方政府链接: 国税庁

10.00%

电子产品和服务增值税/销售税率

8.00%

降低的税率

税率降低的产品类别

日本没有降低税率的数字商品或服务

免税产品类别

在日本,所有数字商品或服务均不免税

B2B销售的反向收费机制

需要验证税务识别号

何时需要注册

一旦超过阈值

可在线注册

Local representative needed

注册流程

希望注册为认可的外国企业的外国服务提供商必须填写“注册为已注册外国企业申请表”。此申请必须通过负责税务支付地点的税务局区长提交给国税厅长官。

如果个体经营者在日本没有地址或住所,或者公司在日本没有主要办事处或任何办事处,则必须指定一名税务代理人。该税务代理人将负责处理纳税申报表、通知文件和税款支付。

应纳税的数字和电子服务清单

通过互联网提供电子书、数字报纸、音乐、视频和软件(包括游戏等各种应用程序)。
允许客户在云端使用软件和数据库的服务。
Services that provide customers with storage space to save their electronic data in the cloud.
Distribution of advertisements via the internet.
Services that allow customers to access shopping and auction sites on the internet (e.g., charges on posting goods for sale, etc.).
Services that allow customers to access the place to sell game software and other products on the internet.
Provision via internet reservation website for accommodation and restaurants (those who charge on posting for the website from the businesses that operate accommodation and restaurants).
English lessons are provided via the internet.

Penalties

If tax returns are not filed (which are due two months after the end of the year), non-residents may face the following penalties:

– If a return is not filed, a penalty of 15% of the payable JCT is applied (an additional 5% is added for the amount exceeding JPY 500,000).
– For the year 2015, an interest rate of 2.8% per annum is charged from the original due date to two months after the due date for payment on an assessment or late filing. Any amount that remains unpaid after this date is subject to an annual interest charge of 9.1%.

注册门槛

JPY 10 million USD 67.748

申报间隔

每年

申报截止日期

在财政年度结束后两个月内

电子发票要求

非强制性

记录保存

目前,日本的消费税法并未采用消费税发票系统。尽管如此,日本的纳税人必须保存账簿和记录,以验证已支付和申报的金额。每张合法的税务发票必须包含以下详细信息:

— 供应商的完整名称;
— 应税交易发生的日期;
— 应税交易的描述;
– 适用于应税交易的总费用;
– 提供商品或服务的个人的完整姓名。

轻松管理订阅和计费

管理日本SaaS增值税的实用技巧

  • 记录保存:保持详尽的记录对于证明合规性和最大限度地降低审计风险至关重要。这包括细致地记录销售额、支出和税款支付。强烈建议实施健全的簿记系统,并将发票保留至少七年。
  • E-invoicing: While not mandatory, embracing e-invoicing offers numerous advantages. It facilitates accurate, efficient, and automated recordkeeping, minimizing errors and streamlining compliance processes. Additionally, e-invoicing often improves customer experience by offering faster invoice delivery and enhanced security.
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Key Considerations

  • 寻求专业指导: Navigating the intricacies of Consumption Tax can be complex. Consulting experienced tax professionals is vital to ensure accurate reporting, avoid penalties, and optimize tax efficiency. They can provide personalized guidance tailored to your specific business and guide you through the intricacies of Japanese tax regulations.
  • 保持信息灵通: The Japanese tax landscape is constantly evolving. Staying updated on regulatory changes through official government portals or reliable professional sources is crucial to maintain compliance and adapt to any new requirements. Proactive monitoring allows for timely adjustments to business practices, ensuring seamless operations and continued adherence to current regulations.

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