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E-invoicing in Japan

Japan has no general B2B e-invoicing mandate, but has established JP PINT as its national Peppol-based standard for structured electronic invoices.

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At a glance

B2B e-invoicing No mandate
B2G e-invoicing Voluntary
Infrastructure Peppol/JP PINT
Overview

Japan has established a national framework for structured electronic invoicing based on Peppol. The Digital Agency acts as the Japan Peppol Authority and oversees the country's Peppol implementation.

There is currently no general requirement for Japanese businesses to exchange B2B invoices electronically. Japan's Qualified Invoice System, introduced in October 2023, sets tax requirements for qualified invoices, but does not require invoices to be issued electronically or through Peppol.

Who must comply

There is currently no general B2B e-invoicing mandate in Japan. Businesses can voluntarily exchange structured electronic invoices using Peppol and JP PINT when their trading partners support the framework.

Businesses subject to Japan's Qualified Invoice System must comply with the applicable tax and invoice requirements, but this doesn't require them to issue or receive invoices electronically.

Requirements

Businesses choosing to use structured e-invoicing in Japan can exchange invoice data through the Peppol network using the Japanese specifications developed for the local market.

Peppol and JP PINT aren't mandatory for general B2B invoicing. Businesses adopting the framework should ensure that their accounting or ERP systems can create, receive, and process the required structured invoice data and connect to the Peppol network through an appropriate service provider.

Formats and infrastructure

Japan uses Peppol as the framework for interoperable, structured e-invoicing. The Digital Agency acts as the Japan Peppol Authority and is responsible for developing and maintaining the Japanese Peppol specifications.

JP PINT is Japan's local implementation based on the Peppol International Invoice model. It enables structured invoice data to be exchanged between different accounting and ERP systems through the Peppol network and supports the requirements of the Japanese market.

How iEDI can help

iEDI supports e-invoicing in Japan through our Peppol connectivity. We can connect your existing ERP or business systems to the e-invoicing infrastructure without replacing the systems you already use.

iEDI can handle the transformation and exchange of structured invoice data between your existing setup and the Peppol network, helping you automate electronic invoice flows with customers and suppliers in Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Is B2B e-invoicing mandatory in Japan?
No. Japan currently has no general mandate requiring businesses to issue or receive B2B invoices electronically. Businesses can voluntarily exchange structured electronic invoices through the Peppol network using Japan's JP PINT specifications. 
Does Japan's Qualified Invoice System require electronic invoices?
No. Japan's Qualified Invoice System, introduced in October 2023, establishes tax requirements for qualified invoices but doesn't require invoices to be issued or received electronically. Electronic invoicing and the use of JP PINT remain voluntary for general B2B transactions. 
What is JP PINT?
JP PINT is Japan's local implementation based on the Peppol International Invoice model. It provides a standardised structure for exchanging electronic invoice data through the Peppol network and is designed to support the requirements of the Japanese market. 
Does Japan use Peppol for e-invoicing?
Yes. Japan has adopted Peppol as a framework for interoperable structured e-invoicing. The Digital Agency acts as the Japan Peppol Authority and oversees the development and implementation of the Japanese Peppol specifications. 
Does iEDI support e-invoicing in Japan?
Yes. iEDI supports e-invoicing in Japan through our Peppol connectivity. iEDI can connect existing ERP and business systems to the e-invoicing infrastructure and handle the transformation and exchange of structured invoice data. 
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