Forum: Japanese / 日本語
Topic: How do I register a Trading Name if I work from Japan?
Poster: Alex Farrell
Post title: Don't worry about VAT
Hi Stuart,
Don't worry about VAT. If anyone asks for a VAT number, just tell them it doesn't apply because you are based in Japan. They won't withhold any tax and you can pay the Japanese government normally.
As for registering a "trading name," what exactly do you mean? Are you running a business entity, or is it just you, a guy named Stuart? Whatever the case, you are living in Japan, so I think any registration requiring a physical location should be in Japan.
Topic: How do I register a Trading Name if I work from Japan?
Poster: Alex Farrell
Post title: Don't worry about VAT
Hi Stuart,
Don't worry about VAT. If anyone asks for a VAT number, just tell them it doesn't apply because you are based in Japan. They won't withhold any tax and you can pay the Japanese government normally.
As for registering a "trading name," what exactly do you mean? Are you running a business entity, or is it just you, a guy named Stuart? Whatever the case, you are living in Japan, so I think any registration requiring a physical location should be in Japan.