Glossary

Taxation

Please contact a tax office or tax accountant for information on how Bitcoin is taxed in Japan.

The Japanese tax authorities' current position is listed below, however this may change in the future. Our company assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any tax burden or damages to any customers or third parties for any reason.

Capital gains that customers earn through Bitcoin trading is subject to taxation.

Consumption tax is levied on purchases of Bitcoin. The Bitcoin prices displayed on our web site include the consumption tax.

Exchanges of Bitcoin for goods or services constitute transfers of taxable assets. Therefore, with exchanges of Bitcoin for goods and services, no additional tax is assessed. The prices of products and services shown on our web site include consumption tax.

Purchases by non-residents of Japan may not constitute taxable purchases.