Understanding T-Numbers & Qualified Invoices in Japan

### The New Standard: Navigating Japan’s Qualified Invoice System
For performers operating in the Japanese market, the landscape of business compliance changed significantly in late 2023 with the introduction of the **Qualified Invoice System**.

### 1. What is a T-Number?
A **T-Number** (Registered Number) is a 13-digit identifier issued by the National Tax Agency of Japan. It signifies that a business is a "Registered Invoice Issuer."

### 2. The DRAGDEM Advantage: Automated Compliance
Through your **Performer Dashboard**, you can enter your T-Number in your tax settings. DRAGDEM’s automated invoicing system then generates "Qualified Invoices" that meet all Japanese tax requirements.

### 3. The 'Anti-Social Forces' Clause
DRAGDEM has localized its Terms of Service for the Japanese market to include the mandatory **'Anti-Social Forces' (Yakuza) exclusion clause**, a standard requirement for all business contracts in Japan.