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Software & tech going global — Japan

Serve Japanese customers with local billing, tax, and privacy in place.

Contexte du marché

Japanese enterprise buyers often expect a local entity, Japanese-language support, and JPY billing. The consumption-tax qualified-invoice system affects how you issue invoices and how customers reclaim tax.

APPI governs personal data, including cross-border transfers. Localization — language, UX, and locally trusted payment methods — is frequently decisive for adoption.

Notre approche
  • Plan JPY billing and qualified-invoice compliance
  • Address APPI and cross-border data transfer
  • Localize language, support, and payments
  • Advise on a local entity vs cross-border sales
Ce que vous obtenez
  • Billing & tax-invoice plan
  • APPI compliance baseline
  • Localization checklist
FAQ
Do I need a Japanese entity to sell SaaS?
Not always, but enterprise buyers and banking often expect one; we weigh it against cross-border selling for your case.
What is the qualified-invoice system?
Japan's consumption-tax invoicing rules that affect how you bill and how customers reclaim tax.
Does APPI apply to me?
If you handle personal data of people in Japan, generally yes — including rules on cross-border transfers.

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