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Japan
Explore Japan's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework details, which outline important reporting requirements, due diligence deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance, effective from January 2026.
Take the Next Step on CARF Compliance
Based on OECD guidance and country-level implementation. Last updated May 2026.
Japan
Asia ⋅ OECD Member ⋅ Fully Adopted and Final Rules
new account self-certification collection start on
Must be obtained prior to conducting crypto-asset transactions.
first reportable year
2026
FIRST filing DEADLINE
30 April 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Not Specified
Jurisdiction Overview
Reporting Scope
Reportable Customer Population
☑ Domestic Resident
☑ Non-Resident
Due Diligence Standards
Self-Cert Collection - New Accounts
Must be obtained at the time of conducting the crypto-asset transaction.
Self-Cert Collection - Pre-existing Accounts
Must be collected by 31 December 2026
Record Retention Period
7 years
Local Information Collection and Reporting Requirements
No freezing requirement for failure to collect self-cert.
Penalty Framework
Penalties for non-compliance may include imprisonment for up to 6 months or a fine of up to 500,000 yen
Official Sources
🔗 CARF/DAC8 Website: 暗号資産等報告枠組み（CARF）に基づく自動的情報交換に関する情報（「CARFコーナー」）
🔗 Legislative Package: 租税条約等の実施に伴う所得税法、法人税法及び地方税法の特例等に関する法律（昭和44年法律第46号）（令和８年１月１日施行）
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