AWS Marketplace now supports Japan Marketplace Facilitator Rule

Starting today, AWS Marketplace supports the Japan Marketplace Facilitator (MPF) rule, making it easier for Sellers to meet the Japanese regulatory requirements and providing a seamless tax experience for customers in Japan. Under the MPF rule, AWS Marketplace will collect the Japan consumption tax (JCT) and issue a tax qualified invoice (TQI) for sales by non-Japan addressed Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Channel Partners (together as non-Japan addressed Sellers) to customers in Japan. Also, AWS Marketplace will offer the same customer experience by enabling TQI issuance for sales by Japan-addressed ISVs and Channel Partners (together as Japan-addressed Sellers) to customers in Japan.

With this launch, for non-Japan addressed Sellers, AWS Japan will collect the 10% JCT on products listed and sold on AWS Marketplace to Japan customers, issue a TQI to the customers, and remit the JCT to the Japan Tax Authorities. For Japan-addressed Sellers, AWS Japan will continue to collect 10% JCT on the products listed and sold on AWS Marketplace to Japan customers and disburse the collected JCT to the Japan-addressed Sellers; additionally, AWS Japan will issue a TQI to the customers. The TQI issuance helps customers reduce the administrative burden for managing tax documentation.

This feature is available for all Sellers when transacting via the AWS Japan Marketplace Operator. To learn more, please visit the AWS Japan FAQ or AWS Marketplace Seller Guide.