Japan VAT Calculator 2026

Japan's consumption tax (消費税) applies to most goods and services at a standard rate of 10%. A reduced rate of 8% applies to food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding dining out) and newspaper subscriptions.

The consumption tax was last raised from 8% to 10% in October 2019, with the reduced rate introduced simultaneously. Businesses are required to display tax-inclusive prices.

For business-to-business transactions, the Invoice System (インボイス制度) requires qualified invoices for input tax credit claims.