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General
iThe General section provides a high-level overview of fiscalization and retail compliance requirements in each country. It may include country information, type of fiscalization model, main obligations and practical compliance context. This section helps users quickly understand how the country’s fiscal system works.
Legal
iThe Legal section covers the rules and official information needed to understand fiscalization and related compliance obligations in each country. It includes official laws, draft regulations, tax authority guidance, public consultations, legal interpretations, and updates on upcoming regulatory changes. This section helps users identify the legal basis of each requirement and follow the regulatory context behind fiscal, e-invoicing, e-reporting and retail compliance obligations.
Last news published on: 23.09.2026 | News: 18
Last document published on: 06.08.2026 | Documents: 9
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Businesses must still issue a proof of purchase, such as a receipt or invoice, to customers.
Japan
Although businesses must issue a proof of purchase, there is no obligation for POS systems to communicate transaction data to the tax authority. POS applications do not require government certification, and there are no mandatory hardware requirements.
Type of fiscalization: non-fiscal country
There are no strict rules or a legally mandated fiscalization system for cash registers or POS systems.
Latest news for Japan
See moreJapan: Food Consumption Tax Could Fall from 8% to 1% from April 2027
Japan
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Japan has approved an outline to temporarily cut the consumption-tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to 1% from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029. Retailers would face significant POS, pricing and accounting changes, but legislation must still pass the Diet (national parliament). Japan’s Cabinet approved an outline on September 15, 2026 for a temporary reduction in the consumptio... Read more
Japan has approved an outline to temporarily cut the consumption-tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to 1% from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029. Retailers would face significant POS, pricing and accounting changes, but legislation must still pass the Diet (national parliament).
Japan
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23.09.2026.
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Author: Ivana Picajkić
Technology brings us together. People make the community.
Community Day fosters connections, enhances relationships, encourages knowledge sharing, and aims to create meaningful experiences for all participants. Community Day is more than just an event. It’s something we created to bring our customers, partners and colleagues together, strengthen the relationships we’ve built over the years and create space for new ones to grow. We want every... Read more
Community Day fosters connections, enhances relationships, encourages knowledge sharing, and aims to create meaningful experiences for all participants.
Japan Plans Temporary 1% Consumption Tax Rate on Food From April 2027
Japan
Author: Ivana Picajkić
Japan plans to reduce the Consumption Tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years from April 2027. The proposal will require legislative changes and is expected to affect POS, ERP, pricing and receipt configurations for retailers. Japan’s government has approved a basic policy to temporarily reduce the Consumption Tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to... Read more
Japan plans to reduce the Consumption Tax rate on qualifying food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years from April 2027. The proposal will require legislative changes and is expected to affect POS, ERP, pricing and receipt configurations for retailers.
Japan
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07.09.2026.
08:20H
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Author: Ivana Picajkić
From UPOS to AI: How Retail Technology Standards Are Evolving
Retail standards are entering a new phase as cloud, mobile technologies and AI reshape how systems communicate. Fiscal Solutions’ webinar explored the evolution from UPOS and POSLog to digital receipt standards, retail ontology and AI-ready models designed to support the next generation of global retail. Retail technology has changed dramatically over the past three decades, yet many standar... Read more
Retail standards are entering a new phase as cloud, mobile technologies and AI reshape how systems communicate. Fiscal Solutions’ webinar explored the evolution from UPOS and POSLog to digital receipt standards, retail ontology and AI-ready models designed to support the next generation of global retail.
New webinar was uploaded: Recorded webinar: From OPOS to the Future of AI-Driven Retai
Retail technology doesn’t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades—from OPOS and ARTS to today’s landscape. What’s next? In this webinar, Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.
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Already subscriber? LoginRetail technology doesn’t work without standards. Behind POS systems, eReceipts, and the technologies connecting the retail ecosystem are standards that have evolved for decades—from OPOS and ARTS to today’s landscape. What’s next? In this webinar, Roland Zališevskij, Co-Founder of Fiscal Solutions, explores the evolution of retail standards.
Save the Date - Community Day 2026
The 3rd Annual Community Day on October 15, 2026, at Mona Plaza Belgrade focuses on fiscalization. No sales pitches or commercial agendas allowed. We are pleased to announce Community Day 2026! This is the 3rd annual edition of our community event. 📅 October 15, 2026📍 Mona Plaza Belgrade A unique gathering for the fiscalization and retail technology community. Focused on knowledge sharing, i... Read more
Most important documents for Japan
See moreE - invoicing system in Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
The document explains Japan’s voluntary e-invoicing framework, the Qualified Invoice System, Peppol/JP PINT requirements and the risks of non-compliance.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe document explains Japan’s voluntary e-invoicing framework, the Qualified Invoice System, Peppol/JP PINT requirements and the risks of non-compliance.
Japan
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06.08.2026.
12:10H
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Author: Ema Stamenković
Country overview - Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
In this overview, we present the basics of Japan: a non-fiscal country with no mandatory POS certification, hardware requirements, or tax authority communication, but businesses must issue receipts as proof of purchase.
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Already subscriber? LoginIn this overview, we present the basics of Japan: a non-fiscal country with no mandatory POS certification, hardware requirements, or tax authority communication, but businesses must issue receipts as proof of purchase.
Japan
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06.08.2026.
12:30H
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Author: Ema Stamenković
Legal requirements - Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
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Japan
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06.08.2026.
12:30H
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Author: Ema Stamenković
The Consumption Tax Act (Law No. 108 of 1988) EN
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
The Consumption Tax Act establishes Japan’s consumption tax rules for taxable transactions, taxpayers, tax calculation, exemptions, credits, filing, payments, refunds, domestic and imported sales, reduced-rate goods, tax-free sales and qualified invoices.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe Consumption Tax Act establishes Japan’s consumption tax rules for taxable transactions, taxpayers, tax calculation, exemptions, credits, filing, payments, refunds, domestic and imported sales, reduced-rate goods, tax-free sales and qualified invoices.
Japan
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06.08.2026.
12:09H
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Author: Ema Stamenković
Act on Specified Commercial Transactions EN
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
The Act on Specified Commercial Transactions protects consumers by regulating disclosures, advertising, contracts, cancellation rights, prohibited conduct, enforcement and penalties across higher-risk sales models such as online, door-to-door, telemarketing and multilevel sales.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe Act on Specified Commercial Transactions protects consumers by regulating disclosures, advertising, contracts, cancellation rights, prohibited conduct, enforcement and penalties across higher-risk sales models such as online, door-to-door, telemarketing and multilevel sales.
Japan
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06.08.2026.
12:09H
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Author: Ema Stamenković
Civil Code (Act No. 89 of 1896) EN
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
The document establishes the legal basis for retail contracts and sales, including payment, ownership transfer, product defects, price reductions, cancellations, refunds, damages and limitation periods, and indirectly supports receipt issuance by allowing the payer to request proof of payment.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe document establishes the legal basis for retail contracts and sales, including payment, ownership transfer, product defects, price reductions, cancellations, refunds, damages and limitation periods, and indirectly supports receipt issuance by allowing the payer to request proof of payment.
Japan
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06.08.2026.
12:09H
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Author: Ema Stamenković