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Japan Invoice Template

Japan's consumption tax is 10% (with a reduced 8% rate for some items), and the qualified invoice system (インボイス制度) requires registered businesses to show their registration number. This template defaults to 10% consumption tax, which you can adjust as needed.

Bill in Japanese yen — which has no minor units, so amounts are whole numbers — itemize your work, and download a clean PDF.

Tip: in the print dialog choose “Save as PDF”.

INVOICE

#INV-0001

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Due: —

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Bill to

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DescriptionQtyPriceAmount
Professional services10¥80¥800
Consulting2¥150¥300
Subtotal¥1,100
Consumption Tax (10%)¥110
Total¥1,210

What a compliant invoice needs in Japan

  • Your business name and qualified-invoice registration number.
  • A unique invoice number, the transaction date, and the client's name.
  • The amount by tax rate and the consumption tax charged.

Frequently asked questions

What is the consumption tax rate in Japan?
The standard rate is 10%, with a reduced 8% rate for certain items such as food. Set the applicable rate in the tax field.
What is the qualified invoice system?
Under the invoice system, only registered businesses can issue qualified invoices that let the buyer claim input tax credits. The registration number must appear on the invoice.

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