schedule
2019: Adoption of the “Qualified Invoice System” (適格請求書等保存方式) by the Japanese Parliament.
2021: Start of registration for “Qualified Invoice Issuers” (companies issuing qualified invoices
wish to issue, can register with the tax office).
2023: Official launch of the Qualified Invoice System.
applicability
E-invoices primarily cover Business to Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions.
format
PEPPOL BIS Standard (JP PINT)-Format
Electronic signature
An electronic signature is not obligatoryHowever, each invoice must have a JCT code (14 digits) contain.
Archiving
E-invoices must 7 years long be archived.
GOpus® eInvoice
Our GOpus® eInvoice The solution integrates with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA and supports the creation of outgoing e-invoices in all international country formats. This allows you to create and send all your invoice content between different international invoice issuers and recipients directly from your SAP system, and to archive all invoice documents with comprehensive monitoring. Integration with the SAP modules SD, FI, MM, RE/FX, IS-H, IS-U, and SAP Service Billing is possible. Further integrations are available upon request.
Do you have further questions about our solution or would you like to obtain more detailed information about the e-invoicing regulations in Japan?
We will be happy to personally assist you with any further questions you may have about our solution and the regulations.
English 
German