We have responded to the electronicization of consumption tax duty-free shops at foreign diplomatic missions in Japan.

At Comptoine Yoyogi, a watch and jewelry boutique, you can take advantage of the consumption tax exemption system available to diplomats and other employees of foreign embassies.

This system, based on the Special Taxation Measures Act, exempts foreign embassies, diplomats, etc. who meet certain conditions from paying consumption tax on purchases made at stores designated by the Commissioner of the National Tax Agency.

Those eligible for tax exemption are the following people who have been issued a "tax exemption card" by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Diplomats, consular officers, administrative and technical staff, staff of international organizations, embassies, consulates general, consulates, and international organization secretariat offices.

Comptoine Yoyogi, a watch and jewelry boutique, has responded to the electronic tax-free shopping system of foreign diplomatic missions in Japan. Duty-free card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (with photo): This card shows the scope of tax-free items (e.g., goods only, services included, etc.) and the minimum purchase amount for which tax-free is applicable. Identification card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Duty-free purchase form for foreign embassies, etc.: Fill out the necessary information and submit it. This form may also be available at the store. Payment at the price excluding consumption tax: The store will check the document you provide and sell the product at the price excluding consumption tax. Picking up your purchase: You can pick up your purchased product on the spot.

Important Note

Tax-free card scope: The scope of tax-free items and minimum purchase amount vary depending on the "tax-free card" you have, so please check in advance. Eligible items: Only items that are originally sold tax-free are eligible for tax-free.

Digitalization: From April 2024, it will be possible to submit your tax-free card information digitally via a smartphone app. However, paper-based procedures will continue as before. In that case, you will still need to present your ID card.