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.
Read more
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Civil Code (Act No. 89 of 1896) EN
File type
application/pdf
File size
761.01 KB
File creation date
27.04.1968.
File upload date
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date
06.08.2026.
Published by
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages
168
Version number
1.0
Language
EN
Number of downloads
0
Content accuracy validation date
06.08.2026. 12:09h
Other news from Japan
The Consumption Tax Act (Law No. 108 of 1988) EN
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Country:
JAPAN
Content accuracy validation date:
06.08.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
12:09h
Downloads:
0
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
4.05 MB
File creation date:
30.12.1988.
File upload date:
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.08.2026.
Published by:
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
81
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
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.
Read moreSubscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
Act on Specified Commercial Transactions EN
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Country:
JAPAN
Content accuracy validation date:
06.08.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
12:09h
Downloads:
0
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
591 KB
File creation date:
04.06.1976.
File upload date:
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.08.2026.
Published by:
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
127
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
Payment Methods in Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Country:
JAPAN
Content accuracy validation date:
06.08.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
12:09h
Downloads:
0
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
191.05 KB
File creation date:
07.07.2026.
File upload date:
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.08.2026.
Published by:
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
7
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
The document explains the main payment methods used in Japan, including cash, credit and debit cards, Konbini payments, e-money, IC cards and QR-code payments. It highlights that Japan remains relatively cash-oriented, especially among small businesses and in rural areas, while digital payment options are becoming increasingly common. It also describes how JCB card payments and Konbini payments work in practice.
Read moreSubscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
E - invoicing system in Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Country:
JAPAN
Content accuracy validation date:
06.08.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
12:10h
Downloads:
0
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
130.44 KB
File creation date:
07.07.2026.
File upload date:
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.08.2026.
Published by:
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
7
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
The document explains Japan’s voluntary e-invoicing framework, the Qualified Invoice System, Peppol/JP PINT requirements and the risks of non-compliance.
Read moreSubscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
Important Characteristics of the System - Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Country:
JAPAN
Content accuracy validation date:
06.08.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
12:10h
Downloads:
0
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
157.58 KB
File creation date:
07.07.2026.
File upload date:
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.08.2026.
Published by:
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
10
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
The purpose of this document is to emphasize the most important characteristics and requirements regarding receipts, invoices, return policies, online sales, record keeping, cash registers, VAT recording, penalties and store registration in the system of Japan.
Read moreSubscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
Legal Q&A - Japan
Japan
Author: Ema Stamenković
Country:
JAPAN
Content accuracy validation date:
06.08.2026
Content accuracy validation time:
12:10h
Downloads:
0
Format:
.pdf
File type:
application/pdf
File size:
389.34 KB
File creation date:
07.07.2026.
File upload date:
04.08.2026.
Document publishing date:
06.08.2026.
Published by:
Ema Stamenković
Publishing company:
Fiscal Solutions
Number of pages:
33
Number of words and characters:
Version number:
1.0
Download link:
Language:
EN
The Q&A document is an essential resource that provides clear answers to the most frequently asked questions in retail. It saves valuable time by consolidating complex information into a practical and accessible format. Prepared by our team of experienced experts, it addresses key issues such as document types, business processes, the registration process and the applicable laws and regulations.
Read moreSubscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login