Japan – Update on proposed legislation proposed for Japanese consumption tax (JCT) on cross-border services


72266_web_R_by_mg-projects.at_pixelio.deAs previously reported, the Japanese government plans to tax the supply of electronic services by non-established service providers, as of 1 October 2015. The proposal is expected to pass through the legislation this spring.

According to the draft legislation the place of supply of electronic services will change from the origin principle (i.e. where the supplier is established) to the destination principle (i.e. to the place where the recipient is located). Read More »