Learn how to configure e-invoicing in Avalara for Japan, including generating API credentials, activating the product, and completing the mandate and network setup required for your Japan implementation.

1. In Avalara, complete the Japan setup required for your implementation:
   1. Activate the Avalara E-Invoicing and Live Reporting product for Japan.
   2. Select the Japan mandate and network supported by your Avalara tenant.
   3. Configure the seller registration and endpoint information required for Japan.
   4. Create the users or access roles required for testing and operations.
2. In Zuora, complete the corresponding source-system configuration for Japan:
   1. Configure an e-invoicing service provider for Avalara.
   2. Create a Japan business region.
   3. Select PEPPOL as the e-invoicing process for the Japan business region.
   4. Enable the billing document types that you want to support, such as Invoice, Credit Memo, and Debit Memo.
   5. Configure the account e-invoicing profiles and sold-to contact information required for Japan processing.
   Note: When completing the Japan configuration, make sure that the seller and buyer identifiers, endpoint details, and address information are consistent between Avalara and Zuora. Inconsistent source data can cause validation failures during submission or downstream processing.