TIN validation guidance for Japan

Access country-specific reference information, recognised formats and validation resources designed for compliance teams, finance departments and enterprise operations.

TIN Check Japan (JP)

In Japan, the TIN for individuals is designated Individual Number, often called “My Number” and is issued by Japanese Municipalities. In case of entities the TIN Number is the Corporate Number issued by the National Tax Agency.

To validate a tax identification number (TIN) from Japan, the TIN must be placed on top of it, which must obey the following format:

For Individuals

The Individual Number (TIN) assumes the following format:
• NNNNNNNNNNNN (12 digits)

N identifies that it must be a numeric digit.

For Entities

The Corporate Number (TIN) assumes the following format:
• NNNNNNNNNNNNN (13 digits)

N identifies that it must be a numeric digit.

Reference formats

Official example structures

Use the following examples as guidance for commonly recognised tax identification formats.

Individual

Entity

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