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Forex 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.

5 / 9 brokers accept Japan

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01FxPro

    FCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing

    Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006

    Full FxPro details →

  2. 02Deriv

    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

    Full Deriv details →

  3. 03AvaTrade

    ASICFSCACBIBVI
    Open account at AvaTrade →
    Avg spread
    0.90pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $9.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:400
    EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

    Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume

    Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

    Founded in 2006

    Full AvaTrade details →

  4. 04XM 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

    Full XM Group details →

  5. 05Bybit

    VARA
    Open account at Bybit →
    Avg spread
    0.10pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $4.00
    incl. $3 commission
    Min deposit
    None
    Max leverage
    1:500
    Up to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)

    MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers

    Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin account
    PlatformsMetaTrader 5, Bybit

    Founded in 2018

    Full Bybit 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?+

5 of 9 brokers in our ranking accept Japan: FxPro, Deriv, AvaTrade, XM Group, Bybit.

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
Jul 14, 2026

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