NISA for Foreigners in Japan: How to Start Investing (2025)
Japan’s NISA (少額投資非課税制度) is one of the most powerful tax-free investment tools available to residents. And yes — foreigners can use it. What Is NISA? NISA lets you invest in stocks and mutual funds without paying capital gains tax or dividend tax on profits within the account. Normal investing in Japan: 20.315% tax on gains and dividends NISA investing: 0% tax on gains and dividends From 2024, Japan introduced the New NISA with significantly expanded limits: ...