Japan’s Consumption Tax Refund is Changing Soon!
Big changes are coming in Nov 2026 - is your business ready?
Did you know?
Even under the current system, you can still get a tax refund — if you purchased Japanese goods at regular (non-duty-free) stores and paid the 10% consumption tax.
We help overseas buyers claim their refunds, even now — not just after the new system begins next year.
📦 Purchased from Rakuten, Amazon Japan, or physical stores in Japan?
✅ You're eligible.
STEP1
Tax Representative Registration
To act as your tax agent and submit the refund application to the Japanese tax office, we require the following information and documents from you:
✅ Personal and Business Details
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Full name
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Date of birth
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Address and E-mail Adress
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Occupation
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Company name or business name
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Bank account info
✅ Identity Verification
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A copy of your passport
Step 2
Submission of Purchase & Export Documents
After registering as your tax agent, you will need to submit the following documents on a monthly basis in PDF format:
✅ Receipts or Invoices for purchases made in Japan
✅ Export Permit to confirm the goods were shipped out of Japan
These documents are required to process your consumption tax refund.
Step 3
Tax Refund Processing
Once the required documents are submitted, we will file the tax refund application on your behalf.
The 10% consumption tax paid on your purchases will be refunded by the Japanese tax office to us, as your registered tax agent.
Step 4
Refund Transfer to Your Account
After receiving the tax refund, we will deduct the following fees:
✅ Our service fee
✅ Bank transfer fees
The remaining refund amount will then be transferred to your designated bank account.
Pricing Table
All fees are monthly and performance-based.
Number of Receipts
Up to 50 receipts
51 to 200 receipts
Over 201 receipts
Purchases
Purchases Over 10,000,000 yen
Purchases
2,000,001 - 9,999,999
Purchases Up to
2,000,000 yen
5% of the refund
10% of the refund
15% of the refund
20% of the refund
25% of the refund
30% of the refund
30% of the refund
35% of the refund
40% of the refund
FAQ
1 / Who can apply for a tax refund?
Businesses or individuals who have purchased taxable products in Japan and shipped them overseas.
2 / What types of purchases are eligible?
Items purchased from Japanese stores or online sites (e.g. Rakuten) where consumption tax was included in the price.
3 / Is it possible to claim a refund even after leaving Japan?
Yes! Our service is designed to handle refunds even after you return to your country.
4 / How much does the service cost?
We operate on a success-fee basis: no upfront payment is required.
5 /What documents do I need?
To act as your tax agent and submit the refund application to the Japanese tax office, we require the following information and documents from you:
✅ Personal and Business Details
-
Full name
-
Date of birth
-
Address and E-mail Adress
-
Occupation
-
Company name or business name
-
Bank account info
✅ Identity Verification
-
A copy of your passport
Hirose Certified Public Tax Accountant
Kinki Certified Tax Accountants Association
Registration No. 88260
5th floor, FairStage Otemae Bldg. 2-1-22 Tanimachi Chuoku Osaka Japan
06-6942-3455
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