- Japan’s 2024 tax reform includes modifications to the Japanese Consumption Tax exemption and rules for platform operators
- Changes to the JCT exemption rules will apply from October 1, 2024, and new measures for platform operators will apply from 2025
- Current rules for JCT payer status include conditions related to taxable sales, share capital, and voluntary election
- Newly incorporated companies without a base period or specific period may be exempt from JCT obligation
- Special rule for newly incorporated companies with parent companies exceeding JPY 500 million in taxable sales
- Proposed rules for foreign entities include not considering personnel costs in determining taxable sales condition and evaluating condition b for first tax year in Japan
Source: bdo.global
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