Japan Mandates Digital Invoice System Compliance by October 2026
The National Tax Agency has announced that all businesses with annual revenue exceeding ¥10 million must implement qualified invoice-issuing systems by October 2026. This extends the existing invoice system requirements and adds new digital compliance standards for B2B transactions.
Why It Matters: Non-compliance will result in loss of consumption tax credits for business customers
What To Do: Audit current invoicing processes and identify gaps in qualified invoice compliance
National Tax AgencyJan 12, 2026