'About Japan' webinar series 261: Consumption tax in Japan – an overview

13-01-2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 CET

"Do I have to pay Consumption Tax?", "How can I get paid consumption tax back?" or “Do I need a Tax number?”

How to deal with Consumption Tax when doing business with or in Japan is a question that is often asked to JTPP Helpdesk's experts, as Japan's CT system operates rather differently from the EU VAT regime.

In this webinar, Tokyo-based tax attorney Mrs. Hiroko Koido will give an outline of the rules and the latest developments regarding Consumption Tax in Japan. In addition, upcoming changes in the tax exemption system for small packages (“de minimis”) will also be discussed.

The webinar is targeted to SMEs who do business with or in Japan and would become more knowledgeable about fiscal aspects.

In 40 minutes from your desk, discover how to deal with consumption tax in your business activities with Japan.

Programme:

Introduction
Expert’s presentation
Q&A Session

Speaker Ms. Hiroko Koido CTA, Koido Accounting Firm
Ms. Koido is director of Koido Accounting Firm and has 30-years of experience working as a Certified Tax Accountant or Zeirishi on behalf of both Japanese and foreign SMEs. Koido Accounting Firm is a small tax accounting office located in Tokyo, specialized in handling fiscal and accounting affairs of small and medium sized businesses.

Moderator: Lyckle Griek, Japan Tax & Public Procurement Helpdesk

Organiser: EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation - Brussels Office