One month or more until the introduction of the reduced tax rate Request for cooperation from manufacturers due to rapid increase in cash register orders August 28, 20:27
While it has been more than a month until the consumption tax rate has been raised, orders for cash registers corresponding to the “reduced tax rate” of food and beverages have increased rapidly, and there is a risk that delivery will not be in time. We asked for cooperation such as support to store where setting was not in time for.
This increase in the consumption tax rate will introduce a reduced tax rate that keeps the tax rate for food and drinks excluding alcoholic beverages at 8%, so retailers will need to replace cashiers and refurbish the system. Demand is growing rapidly, and there are a number of voices saying that cash register delivery is not in time by October 1st.
For this reason, the Small and Medium Business Administration held a meeting with representatives of major cashier manufacturers and sales companies on the 28th, and requested cooperation from retailers so that they can respond smoothly to the reduced tax rate.
Specifically, they asked for support for stores that were unable to set up cash registers, such as delivering cash registers promptly or considering first-aid measures in collaboration with rental companies.
The attendant of the cashier manufacturer who attended said, “At first, retailers were not very responsive, but orders have been increasing rapidly since then. First of all, I would like to do my best to deliver it next month.” It was.
Over this issue, the SME initially relaxed the subsidy requirements that required the installation of a cash register next month, and even if the installation was not in time, the contract procedure was completed within the next month. We decided to make it eligible for assistance.