| Locale Summary | |
|---|---|
| Locale name | Japan |
| ISO code | JP |
| Region | Asia |
Numbers Summary
| Toll-Free Prefixes | +81120, +81800 |
| National Prefixes | +8150 |
| Local Prefixes | +81** |
Japan: Local Numbers*
| Requirements for Businesses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Japan Regulatory Bundle Application | An Application must be completed and signed by the authorized representative. | |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | Corporate registration document (issued within the last 6 months and valid at the time of upload) |
| Business Address | Must be within the locality or region covered by the phone number’s prefix. A PO Box is not acceptable. | Proof of Address: Corporate registration document If different from the corporate registration document address, provide one of the following to prove the local office address: Certificate of tax payment of the local corporate entity Utility bill of the local office address Note: A non-forwarding mailer will be sent to verify the Applicant’s physical address. |
| Business Purpose | Proof of Business Purpose | Corporate registration document (issued within the last 6 months and valid at the time of upload) |
| Authorization of Representative | Proof that representative is authorized to act on behalf of the business | Provide one of the following: Power of attorney Corporate registration showing name of authorized representative Letter on the company letterhead under seal showing the person is duly authorized to execute the contract with us |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of identity | Two forms of valid photo identification are required to verify the authorized representative’s name, photo, date of birth, and address: Passport Driver’s license Certificate of driving record My Number Card* “Zairyu” residency card (non-Japanese national) Certificate of special permanent resident (non-Japanese national) *Do not upload the back side of My Number Card |
| Address of Authorized Representative | Proof of address | If one of the authorized representative’s photo IDs (like passport) does not show an address or the address shown is not current, please submit a third verification document showing the current address, which can include: Certificate of tax payment Utility bill Note: A non-forwarding mailer will be sent to verify the Authorized Representative’s physical address. The supporting document(s) must have been issued within the last 6 months and be valid at the time of upload. |
Japan: National, Toll-Free Numbers
| Requirements for Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Japan National and Toll-Free numbers are not available to individuals. |
| Requirements for Businesses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Japan Regulatory Bundle Application & **TNUP (Telecommunications Numbering Use Plan), if applicable | An Application must be completed and signed by the authorized representative. | Resellers should append a copy of their TNUP to the scan of their completed Application for the “Reseller Bundle”. See Notice to Resellers (November 2022)] |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | Corporate registration document (issued within the last 6 months and valid at the time of upload) |
| Business Address | Must be in Japan, except for the “Reseller Bundle”. A PO Box is not acceptable. | Proof of Address: Corporate registration document If different from the corporate registration document address, provide one of the following to prove the local office address: Certificate of tax payment Utility bill Note: A non-forwarding mailer will be sent to verify the Applicant’s physical address. The supporting document(s) must have been issued within the last 6 months and be valid at the time of upload. |
| Business Purpose | Proof of Business Purpose | Corporate registration document (issued within the last 6 months and valid at the time of upload) |
| Authorization of Representative | Proof that representative is authorized to act on behalf of the business | Provide one of the following: Power of attorney Corporate registration showing name of authorized representative Letter on the company letterhead under seal showing the person is duly authorized to execute the contract with us |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of identity | Two forms of valid photo identification are required to verify the authorized representative’s name, photo, date of birth, and address: Passport Driver’s license Certificate of driving record My Number Card* “Zairyu” residency card (non-Japanese national) Certificate of special permanent resident (non-Japanese national) *Do not upload the back side of My Number Card |
| Address of Authorized Representative | Proof of address | If one of the authorized representative’s photo IDs (like passport) does not show an address or the address shown is not current, please submit a third verification document showing the current address, which can include: Certificate of tax payment Utility bill Note: A non-forwarding mailer will be sent to verify the Authorized Representative’s physical address. The supporting document(s) must have been issued within the last 6 months and be valid at the time of upload. |