Home
Back

Dear visitor, if you know the answer to this question, please post it. Thank you!

Note that this thread has not been updated in a long time, and its content might not be up-to-date anymore.

New Cosumtion Tax in October 2019/9/26 10:18
Will the introduction of a new consumption tax to be introduced in October .. apply to public transport?..in particular Shinkansen fares?... what will be the fare on Nozomi Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima please.. thank you
by Barrieaw  

Re: New Cosumtion Tax in October 2019/9/26 17:16
Yes. And all the train companies already have noticed and announcement and tables with the new pricing.
by Hakata14 (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: New Cosumtion Tax in October 2019/9/26 18:53
The VAT isn't new, it is only being increased from 8% to 10%. But yes, as with all VAT it will apply to everything you buy. Still 10% VAT is pretty low in a global comparison.

https://www.uscib.org/value-added-tax-rates-vat-by-country/
by LikeBike rate this post as useful

reply to this thread