Free invoice template for Japan

Create a professional invoice for Japan in JPY, with Consumption tax calculated at 10%. Below you’ll find what an invoice in Japan must include, current rates and local rules — plus a free generator already set up for Japan.

JPY · ¥Consumption tax · 10%YYYY/MM/DD

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Prefilled with JPY and 消費税 10% · PDF download · No sign-up

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Invoicing in Japan at a glance

Currency	Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥)
Consumption tax	Consumption tax
Local name	消費税
Standard rate	10%
Reduced rates	8%
Date format	YYYY/MM/DD (e.g. 2026/10/28)
Keep invoices for	7 years
Registration / small-business threshold	¥10 million taxable sales in the base period

Required information on an invoice in Japan

Make sure every invoice you issue in Japan includes:

Issuer’s name and qualified invoice registration number (“T” + 13 digits)
Transaction date
Description of goods or services, marking items subject to the 8% reduced rate
Total amount per tax rate (excluding or including tax) and the applicable rates
Consumption tax amount per tax rate
Recipient’s name
Invoice number and payment due date (practical, not legally mandated)

Rules and tips for Japan

Qualified Invoice System (インボイス制度): since October 2023 only invoices from registered issuers allow the buyer full input-tax credit, so most B2B clients expect your T-number.
Businesses with taxable sales of ¥10 million or less in the base period are exempt from consumption tax unless they register as qualified invoice issuers.
The 8% reduced rate applies mainly to food and beverages (excluding alcohol and dining out) and newspaper subscriptions.
Invoices exchanged electronically must be kept in electronic form under the Electronic Bookkeeping Act. Keep invoices for 7 years.

Sample invoice for Japan

This is what a typical invoice looks like with JPY amounts and 消費税 applied. Create your own in the generator — your data never leaves your browser.

Your Company

123 Business Street

Japan

Tax ID: JP123456789

Invoice

Invoice no.: 2026-0042
Date: 2026/10/01
Due date: 2026/10/15

Bill to

Client Company

45 Client Avenue, Japan

Description	Qty	Unit price	Amount
Consulting services (hours)	10	￥13,000	￥130,000
Website design	1	￥180,000	￥180,000

Subtotal￥310,000

消費税 10%￥31,000

Total￥341,000

Payment within 14 days by bank transfer. Thank you for your business!

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How to make an invoice in Japan

Open the BillKit invoice generator using the button above — it is already set to JPY and Consumption tax at 10%.
Add your business details: name, address and your tax or Consumption tax registration number.
Enter your client’s name, address and (for business clients) their tax ID.
Give the invoice a unique sequential number, an issue date and a due date.
List each product or service with quantity and unit price; adjust the tax rate if a reduced rate or exemption applies.
Check the totals, add payment details, then download the PDF and send it to your client.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Consumption tax rate in Japan?

The standard Consumption tax rate in Japan is 10%. Reduced rates of 8% apply to certain goods and services.

Do I need to charge Consumption tax on my invoices in Japan?

Generally yes, once you are registered for Consumption tax. Businesses below the registration or small-business threshold (¥10 million taxable sales in the base period) usually do not charge Consumption tax — in that case don’t show it on the invoice and, where required, state the exemption.

Which currency should I use on an invoice in Japan?

Invoices in Japan are normally issued in Japanese Yen (JPY). You can usually invoice in a foreign currency, but many tax authorities require the tax amount to also be stated in the local currency.

How long do I need to keep invoices in Japan?

Keep copies of all issued and received invoices for at least 7 years.

What must an invoice in Japan include?

Key elements include: Issuer’s name and qualified invoice registration number (“T” + 13 digits); Transaction date; Description of goods or services, marking items subject to the 8% reduced rate; Total amount per tax rate (excluding or including tax) and the applicable rates; Consumption tax amount per tax rate.

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⚠️ General information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and may depend on your situation — confirm with a local tax adviser or the tax authority. Last reviewed October 2026.