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Brokers by Country · JP

Stock Brokers in Japan, 2026

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Japan operates one of the largest and most strictly regulated retail forex markets in the world. The JFSA-licensed providers — DMM.com Securities, GMO Click, SBI Liquidity Markets, Hirose Tusyo and others — dominate domestic flow with strict 1:25 leverage caps. The market is functionally closed to most international brokers without a Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence, which has high capital and conduct requirements.

2 / 4 brokers accept Japan

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01Deriv

    BVIMFSA
    Open account at Deriv →
    Avg spread
    0.70pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $7.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill

    Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product category
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv X

    Founded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Deriv details →

  2. 02XM Group

    ASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000

    $5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list

    Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

Country context

Regulator
JFSA · Japan Financial Services Agency — Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence required for retail margin FX
Currency
JPY
Payment methods
Bank transferVisaMastercardJCB
Tax

Forex profits earned through JFSA-registered brokers fall under separate self-assessment taxation (申告分離課税) at a flat 20.315% (15% income + 5% inhabitant + 0.315% reconstruction). Losses can be carried forward for 3 years against same-category gains. Profits from offshore brokers fall under comprehensive taxation (総合課税) at progressive rates up to 55%.

Retail trading rules

JFSA caps retail FX leverage at 1:25 since 2011 (was 1:50 before). Negative balance protection is mandatory. The JFSA Investor Protection Fund covers up to ¥10 million per client if a registered firm fails. The JFSA actively names unauthorised offshore platforms targeting Japanese residents and orders ISP blocks for the most aggressive cases.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Japan?+

2 of 4 brokers in our ranking accept Japan: Deriv, XM Group.

Who regulates brokers for Japan?+

Primary regulator: JFSA — Japan Financial Services Agency — Type 1 Financial Instruments Business licence required for retail margin FX.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, JCB.

What are the tax rules for trading in Japan?+

Forex profits earned through JFSA-registered brokers fall under separate self-assessment taxation (申告分離課税) at a flat 20.315% (15% income + 5% inhabitant + 0.315% reconstruction). Losses can be carried forward for 3 years against same-category gains. Profits from offshore brokers fall under comprehensive taxation (総合課税) at progressive rates up to 55%.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.