I am a foreign national, can I join an individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

Regardless of nationality, insured persons of the National Pension who are under age 65 are allowed to join iDeCo. However, please note that the following persons are not eligible to join. ... Show Detail

I don't know the registered company number in the "Application for Enrollment in Individual-type DC Plan".

In the case of payment from your personal bank account, you are not required to fill in the registered company number. In the case of payment via employer (deduction from salary), please check t... Show Detail

Can a stay-at-home spouse (Category III insured persons of the National Pension) join an individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

You can join iDeCo. The maximum contribution amount (monthly) is 23,000 yen. Stay-at-home spouses with no taxable income do not benefit from income deduction. Please note that you are... Show Detail

When is a "Certificate of Payment for Small Enterprise Mutual Aid Premiums (iDeCo Deduction Certificate)" for an individual-type DC (iDeCo) sent?

The delivery date of a "Certificate of Payment for Small Enterprise Mutual Aid Premiums (iDeCo Deduction Certificate)" "小規模企業共済等掛金払込証明書（iDeCo控除証明書）" for an individual-type DC (iDeCo) varies dependi... Show Detail

I live overseas, but can I join an individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

Those who are Japanese nationals aged 20 and over but less than 65, and are voluntarily participating insured persons of the National Pension are eligible to join an individual-type DC (iDeCo). Show Detail

I moved. I can't change my address on the AnswerNet, but how can I change it?

If you want to change your registered information in your individual-type DC (iDeCo), you are required to submit the necessary documents to the financial institution, so please contact the financia... Show Detail

How can I transfer assets in the Pension Fund Association to an individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

You need to take procedures in written form. Both of the following requirements must be met to proceed. ・Be a "participant (making contributions)" of an Individual-type DC (iDeCo). ・Completed ... Show Detail

Can company employees and public servants (Category II insured persons of the National Pension) join an Individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

You can join iDeCo. The maximum contribution amount (monthly) for an individual-type DC (iDeCo) differs depending on the participation status in other pension plans of your employer. ● Maximum c... Show Detail

Defined benefit-type corporate pensions (defined benefit pension plan (DB), employees' pension fund, etc.) are available at my company. Can I join an individ...

You can join iDeCo. If you are enrolled in defined benefit-type corporate pensions (defined benefit pension plan (DB), employees' pension fund, etc.), the maximum contribution amount is 20,000 yen... Show Detail

Can I make an application for iDeCo even though the registered company number on the Employer's Certificate is blank?

You may apply even if the registered company number is not written on the Employer's Certificate"事業所登録申請書 兼 第2号加入者に係る事業主の証明書" filled out by your company’s human resources department, etc. (excludin... Show Detail