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DAJ & NTA: Japan's Digital Transformation Framework
Japan established the Digital Agency in September 2021, becoming the 17th country with a local Peppol Authority. The Digital Agency manages JP PINT specifications and promotes Peppol adoption to modernize Japan's paper-based business processes, which account for over 80% of administrative tasks.
The Qualified Invoice Method System (QIMS), implemented October 1, 2023, operates on the European VAT system model, requiring businesses to issue qualified invoices with specific tax information to support input tax credit eligibility.
Official Implementation Timeline
September 2021
ActiveDAJ Peppol Authority
Digital Agency of Japan established as Japan Peppol Authority, becoming the 17th country with local Peppol Authority status to promote digital transformation.
October 1, 2023
ActiveQIMS Implementation
Qualified Invoice Method System launched, requiring registered businesses to issue qualified invoices with consumption tax ID for input tax credit eligibility.
January 2024
ActiveE-Archiving Mandatory
Electronic Record Retention Law (ERRL) amendments require electronic storage of trading documents including invoices with 10-year retention period.
May 2025
ActiveJP PINT v1.1.1 Update (Current)
Latest JP PINT specifications published including Standard Invoice, Self-Billing Invoice, and Invoice for Non-tax Registered Businesses updates.
September 2021
ActiveDAJ Peppol Authority
Digital Agency of Japan established as Japan Peppol Authority, becoming the 17th country with local Peppol Authority status to promote digital transformation.
October 1, 2023
ActiveQIMS Implementation
Qualified Invoice Method System launched, requiring registered businesses to issue qualified invoices with consumption tax ID for input tax credit eligibility.
January 2024
ActiveE-Archiving Mandatory
Electronic Record Retention Law (ERRL) amendments require electronic storage of trading documents including invoices with 10-year retention period.
May 2025
ActiveJP PINT v1.1.1 Update (Current)
Latest JP PINT specifications published including Standard Invoice, Self-Billing Invoice, and Invoice for Non-tax Registered Businesses updates.
Key Requirements & Standards
Format:
JP PINT (based on Peppol BIS Billing 3.0)
Archival:
10 years electronic retention requirement
Tax ID:
14-digit JCT registration number required
Status:
E-invoicing voluntary but encouraged by government
Partner Benefits
DAJ Peppol Authority Accreditation
Officially acknowledged by Digital Agency of Japan (DAJ) as Japan Peppol Authority since September 2021, enabling business digitalization and international connectivity through the OpenPeppol network.
Qualified Invoice System Compliance
Complete compliance with Japan's Qualified Invoice Method System (QIMS) implemented October 1, 2023, supporting Japan Consumption Tax (JCT) requirements and input tax credit eligibility.
JP PINT Format Implementation
Certified JP PINT (Peppol International) format based on BIS Billing 3.0, specifically designed to meet Japan's legal and business requirements while maintaining global interoperability.
Solution Provider Ready
Certified infrastructure designed for technology partners, solution providers, ERPs, and governments to build compliant e-invoicing solutions supporting both domestic and international requirements.
Digital Transformation Support
Aligned with Japan's digital transformation initiatives to modernize paper-based business processes and improve efficiency across the entire commercial transaction ecosystem.
Implementation Process
DAJ & QIMS Compliance Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your solution requirements against Digital Agency of Japan standards and Qualified Invoice Method System mandates for optimal Japan market readiness.
DAJ-Acknowledged Infrastructure Integration
Professional integration of our DAJ-acknowledged Peppol access point with seamless integration to existing Japanese business systems and government workflows.
JP PINT Validation Testing
Thorough testing including Japan Consumption Tax validation, JP PINT format verification, and end-to-end transaction processing across Japan's e-invoicing ecosystem.
Production Deployment Support
Complete go-live support with JP PINT format integration, partner enablement, QIMS compliance testing, and ongoing monitoring for solution providers.
Compliance Features
Qualified Invoice System Integration
Full compliance with Japan's QIMS requiring registered invoice issuers to include consumption tax ID on qualified invoices, enabling input tax credit eligibility for JCT taxpayers.
DAJ JP PINT Specification Support
Complete implementation of Digital Agency's JP PINT specifications version 1.1.1, including Standard Invoice, Self-Billing Invoice, and Invoice for Non-tax Registered Businesses.
Electronic Record Retention Compliance
Ready for mandatory electronic archiving requirements with 10-year retention period for invoices, supporting Japan's Electronic Record Retention Law (ERRL) amendments.
Cross-Border Transaction Enablement
International Peppol connectivity enabling seamless cross-border e-invoicing while maintaining full compliance with Japan's domestic tax and business requirements.
Why Choose Suma for Japan E-Invoicing
DAJ-Acknowledged Provider
Official Digital Agency Japan acknowledgment with comprehensive understanding of qualified VAT invoicing system and Japanese e-invoicing requirements.
Digital Transformation Expertise
Advanced expertise in Japan's digital transformation framework with proven capabilities in enterprise e-invoicing and business digitalization.
VAT System Integration
Seamless integration with Japan's qualified VAT invoicing system ensuring compliance with JCT law and tax authority requirements.
Technology Partner Enablement
Certified infrastructure enabling solution providers to build comprehensive Japanese e-invoicing solutions with full DAJ compliance and Peppol connectivity.