Can I withdraw from an Individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

In principle, it is not possible to withdraw from an individual-type DC (iDeCo). You will receive retirement benefits usually from the age of 60. However, you may receive a early lump-sum payment... Show Detail

I am going to resign from the company. Can I join an individual-type DC (iDeCo) before finding a new employer?

Even if you do not work or you do not find a new employer, you can open an individual-type DC (iDeCo) account. There are requirements if you want to make contributions to iDeCo as a participant. ... Show Detail

I don't know the company registration number of the previous company in a "Request to Rollover DC Asset Balance to New Individual-type DC Plan".

The "Request to Rollover DC Asset Balance to New Individual-type DC Plan" is the document to be submitted when transferring assets from a defined contribution pension plan to another defined contri... Show Detail

If the iDeCo offers the same product(s) that I hold in my previous company’s account, can I transfer the products directly?

No, you are not allowed to transfer products. In order to transfer assets, pension assets (investment products held) are converted into cash. Therefore, even if the products with the same name ar... Show Detail

Are any documents required for the procedure to receive income deduction for Individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

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）" is required. The "Certificate of Payment for Small Enterprise Mutu... Show Detail

Is it possible to participate in both a corporate-type DC and an individual-type DC (iDeCo)?

Due to the law amendments in October 2022, simultaneous enrollment in a corporate-type DC and Individual-type DC (iDeCo) is allowed if all of the following requirements are met. (1) The combined... Show Detail

How do I make an application to receive income deduction (tax refund) on my individual-type DC (iDeCo) contributions?

The full amount of contributions in an individual-type DC (iDeCo) is subject to income deduction. Those who make contributions to iDeCo by themselves (debit from their bank account) are eligible... Show Detail

I changed the amount of contributions for my individual-type DC (iDeCo). How can I make year-end adjustments with the changed contribution amount?

If you change the amount of contributions for the applicable period after the "Certificate of Payment for Small Enterprise Mutual Aid Premiums (iDeCo Deduction Certificate)" is sent, the National P... Show Detail

I want to take the procedure to receive income deduction for individual-type DC (iDeCo) contributions, but I will not be able to make it in time for year-end...

If you are not able to complete year-end adjustments in time, please complete the procedure on your tax return. If you are not able to file your tax return in time, please file an amended return... Show Detail

When transferring assets from a corporate-type DC to an individual-type DC (iDeCo), what happens to the investment products I hold?

All products you hold in the corporate-type DC are converted to cash, and then the products specified in the rollover procedures to the individual-type DC (iDeCo) will be purchased. Show Detail