Japanese Compliance and Payments with Lumanu.
Elevate your relationships and performance with a world-class creator payments solution.
Compliant JPY Payouts
Pay your Japanese freelancers reliably in JPY. Lumanu handles all compliance and reduces AP processing via consolidated invoices.
Japanese Tax Compliance Support (QIS, JCT, WHT)
Navigate Japan's unique tax system. Lumanu tracks vendor Qualified Invoice System (QIS) status to support accurate Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) handling (including reclaim) and manages Withholding Tax (WHT) requirements.
Dedicated JPY Account
Dedicated Lumanu JPY account for streamlined operations and budgeting when paying Japanese freelancers. Additional global currency accounts available.
Focus on Relationships, not Japanese Compliance Admin
Lumanu streamlines complex Japanese compliance processes, speeds up payments, and gives teams better visibility and control over payment workflows and Marketing campaign budgets.
Mastering QIS, JCT & WHT Compliance
Simplify Japan's unique tax landscape. Lumanu integrates Qualified Invoice System (QIS) status tracking to support accurate Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) processes and potential reclaims for payors. We also manage processes related to Withholding Tax (WHT) requirements.
Efficient Global Payments
Leverage reliable JPY transfers for your Japanese freelancers. Lumanu also supports efficient cross-border payments via local rails globally, offering flexibility when paying international talent.
Financial Controls for Marketing & Creative Spend
Gain granular budget tracking per campaign/project, implement approval workflows mirroring internal policies, access detailed audit trails for every payment, simplify reconciliation through consolidated invoicing, and reduce risk by centralising vendor data and payments through a single payment agent relationship.
Support for Your Japanese Freelancers
Lumanu provides dedicated support for your Japanese freelancers. Common questions about QIS registration, understanding JCT/WHT implications, or using the platform are handled by our team, ensuring a smooth experience.
Lumanu is the clear solution for Japanese creator payments
Lumanu is a global, enterprise-ready solution for brands and agencies working with creators worldwide. Lumanu provides enterprise-grade financial controls, global tax compliance as a Vendor of Record, and customisations to support multiple offices, teams, and workflows.
FAQs
Take a deeper dive into Lumanu and how it works.
Why not just have our Finance team pay vendors?
Lumanu eliminates back-and-forth with Finance and vendors. Instead of managing multiple setups, tracking payments, and status inquiries, you work with Lumanu as a single vendor. Vendors get paid faster, Finance stays in control, and you save hours.
Will my vendors want to get paid via Lumanu?
Yes! Lumanu is trusted by 100,000+ vendors. Most are already in our payee network, and new vendors can onboard in minutes via a simple self-service process. Payments go directly to their bank in their preferred currency.
Is Lumanu Secure?
Yes! Lumanu adheres to the highest security standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA compliance. Our enterprise-grade security features include 2FA, role-based access, and bank-level encryption. To date, we've processed over $800M in payments for brands including Airbnb, Notion, and WPP.
Will my Finance team approve Lumanu?
Yes! Finance teams love Lumanu because we act as a single vendor while managing tax compliance and regulatory requirements. We provide enterprise-grade controls and detailed reporting for reconciliation.
We work with an agency. Can we still use Lumanu?
Yes! Lumanu works alongside agencies. Many brands use Lumanu for direct vendor payments while agencies handle strategy and creative direction—often leading to significant cost savings.
How much does Lumanu cost? How fast can I start?
Lumanu offers flexible pricing: pay-per-project for flexibility or an annual flat-rate plan for predictability. Teams are up and running in under a month—no technical integration required. We handle vendor onboarding and provide dedicated support.
