Currently, I work for a company as a full-time 正社員, earning just under 9 million yen. Starting this year, I have also taken on freelance work 個人事業 with another company I previously worked for as a full-time employee. I secured a monthly contract of 400,000 yen for both January and February, and we recently reached an understanding for a monthly project at the same rate of 400,000 yen.
Since I’ve just begun working as 個人事業, the person I am in contact with was my manager during my full-time employment there, and he has been instrumental in guiding me through this transition. The company has suggested that I become a qualified invoice issuer, citing potential benefits for them. However, they have expressed contentment with continuing without it.
Currently, my invoicing format is as follows:
小計 ¥400,000
消費税10% ¥40,000
合計金額 ¥440,000
My question is whether I should politely inform them to continue without the qualified invoice or if I should pursue becoming a qualified invoice issuer (potential benefits for me?). As a new 個人事業, there is much for me to learn and acclimate to, and I am uncertain whether obtaining qualified invoice status is a priority now or something to explore later.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance or advice on this matter.
by wakaokami