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

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 pay... Show Detail

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

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

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

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

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

Are there 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 ... 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 are... Show Detail