- The 2026 tax reform will amend the consumption tax system for cross-border electronic commerce, especially for low-value imported goods.
- Goods valued at JPY10,000 or less, previously exempt from consumption tax, will now be subject to consumption tax if sold by registered foreign sellers.
- A registration system for specified low-value asset sellers will be established to ensure proper tax collection.
- Importers will not be double-taxed if proper registration and declaration procedures are followed.
- The changes aim to ensure fair competition and proper taxation between domestic and foreign business operators.
Source: assets.kpmg.com
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