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NTA Notice No. 26: Amendment to vending machine designation under consumption tax rules

消費税法施行令第18条の2第2項第3号の規定に基づき国税庁長官が観光庁長官と協議して指定する自動販売機を定める件の一部を改正する件(国税庁告示第26号)

Published: 2026-10-30 · Source: National Tax Agency (NTA) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Finance / AML · Impact (preliminary): Medium · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-10-31

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AI summary

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Summary

The National Tax Agency listed Notice No. 26 on 2026-10-30, amending the notice specifying vending machines designated by its Commissioner in consultation with the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency. The designation is made under Article 18-2, paragraph 2, item 3 of the Order for Enforcement of the Consumption Tax Act; the title does not specify the amendment's details or effective date.

Business Impact

Operators of vending machines covered by the designation may be affected, depending on the changes to the specified machines.

Recommended Action

Review of the official Japanese notice would help establish the amended designation criteria, affected vending machines, and effective date.