Japan
Timeline
| 2023-10 | Qualified Invoice System (tax-qualified invoices) starts — all invoice issuers |
| 2023 | JP PINT specifications published; Peppol service providers accredited — service providers |
How to connect
- Register with a Peppol-certified Service Provider active in the Japanese scheme.
- Verify your company via the Corporate Number registry.
- Your Corporate Number (scheme 0188) is registered and published to the SMP.
- Exchange JP PINT invoices with any participant on the network.
Identifier schemes
0188 | Corporate Number (法人番号) | 0188:1234567890123 |
Supported formats
- JP PINT (Peppol International Invoice, Japanese profile)
Reporting & CTC model
4-corner
The Digital Agency accredits Peppol Service Providers for the Japanese scheme and maintains the JP PINT specifications (invoice, self-billing). Serving Japanese end users requires registration under the Japanese scheme.
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Frequently asked questions
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Japan?
No — but the Qualified Invoice System's requirements make structured digital invoices the practical choice, and JP PINT over Peppol is the standard the government promotes.
What is JP PINT?
The Japanese specialisation of the Peppol PINT invoice model, maintained by the Digital Agency — semantically aligned with international PINT so cross-border exchange works.