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Is Deriv Available in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Yes — Deriv is available in Japan
Deriv accepts clients from Japan. Regulated by Labuan FSA & CIMA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇯🇵 Japan
118 / 341 brokers118 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from Japan (35% availability). See all available brokers →
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Deriv vs alternatives in 🇯🇵 Japan
| Regulator | Labuan FSA, CIMA | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC | MAS, CySEC |
| Min. deposit | $5 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 1000 | 500 | 400 | 30 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Deriv in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Min. deposit
$5
Spread from
0.5 pips
Max leverage
1000
BrokerRank score
3.96 / 5
- 24/7 trading on synthetic indices
- No commission on most products
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
- Unique products (multipliers, accumulators)
- Regulated by Labuan FSA & CIMA — legally available to Japan residents under FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency)
Trading conditions in 🇯🇵 Japan
Regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency). Max forex leverage: 1:25. Permitted instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Options, ETFs. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇯🇵 Japan
Comparing Deriv with other brokers available to Japan traders.
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- 500+ instruments
- Strong presence in Africa and Middle East
- Regulated in 4 jurisdictions
About Deriv
Regulated by
Labuan FSA, CIMA
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Founded
1999
Min. deposit
$5
BrokerRank score
3.96 / 5
Markets
forex, commodities, indices
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Deriv available in Japan?
Yes — Deriv accepts clients from Japan. The broker is regulated by Labuan FSA and CIMA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Deriv for Japan traders?
Brokers we recommend in Japan include FxPro, AvaTrade, Plus500. All are verified to accept clients from Japan and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Deriv from Japan?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Deriv's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in Japan?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Japan and regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:25. Only brokers licensed in Japan or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Japan?
Forex: up to 1:25. Stocks: up to 1:3.3. These limits are set by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) and apply to all licensed brokers serving Japan residents. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Japan access?
Traders in Japan regulated by FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) can access the following instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Options, ETFs. Japan has some of the strictest leverage limits globally. Crypto exchanges must be FSA-registered. CFDs are permitted but tightly regulated.
7Which brokers accept clients from Japan?
118 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Japan. Recommended options include FxPro, AvaTrade, Plus500. You can see the full list on our Japan brokers page.