Pricing

Start in Japan

Start NISA with the next practical step.

Follow what to do next before learning the professional taxonomy.

  1. 01

    See whether NISA applies to you

    NISA is Japan’s tax-exempt account system, not a product name. Check residency first, and remember that tax-free does not mean you cannot lose money.

    What is NISA? →Who can use it? →

  2. 02

    Open a NISA account

    Choose a financial institution, apply for a brokerage account and a NISA account, and complete identity checks. In principle, each person has one NISA account.

    How to open an account →

  3. 03

    Decide how much you can invest

    Keep money you need for living expenses, then check the Tsumitate and Growth quota limits.

    Limits and rules →

  4. 04

    Understand what you can buy

    Funds, ETFs, and stocks are checked in different ways. Start with the public pages for holdings and cost.

    Funds →ETFs →Stocks →

  5. 05

    Choose a simple way to begin

    A regular contribution, a diversified fund, an ETF, or individual stocks can all be a starting point. Pick the one that fits your time horizon.

    Common ways to start →Regular contributions versus a lump sum →Keep track in My NISA →