Administrative
ほうじん法人ばんごう番号
Corporate Number
Definition
A unique 13-digit number assigned to every corporation and organization by the National Tax Agency. Automatically assigned upon incorporation and sent by mail. Unlike My Number (個人番号), corporate numbers are public information. Used on tax returns, invoices, and official filings. Searchable on the National Tax Agency's corporate number publication site.
Examples
法人番号は設立後に国税庁から通知されます。
The corporate number (法人番号) is assigned by the National Tax Agency after incorporation.