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Is IC Markets Available in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Yes — IC Markets is available in Japan
IC Markets accepts clients from Japan. Regulated by ASIC & CySEC.
Availability last verified: April 2026
Broker availability in 🇯🇵 Japan
118 / 340 brokers118 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from Japan (35% availability). See all available brokers →
IC Markets vs alternatives in 🇯🇵 Japan
| Regulator | ASIC, CySEC | SEC, MAS | MAS, CFTC | SEC, MAS |
| Min. deposit | $200 | $0 | $100 | $250 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.8 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 500 | 4 | 200 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose IC Markets in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Min. deposit
$200
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
500
BrokerRank score
3.87 / 5
- Regulated by ASIC and CySEC
- No requotes
- Supports MT4, MT5, and TradingView
- Fast execution (average 40ms)
- Regulated by ASIC & CySEC — 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 top brokers available in 🇯🇵 Japan
Comparing IC Markets with other brokers available to Japan traders.
- Advanced tools for professional traders
- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
- 50+ years in the industry
- ProRealTime charts available
- Excellent research and news
- Historical data and API access
- Trusted since 1996
- Available in the US
About IC Markets
Regulated by
ASIC, CySEC
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Founded
2007
Min. deposit
$200
BrokerRank score
3.87 / 5
Markets
stocks, cfd, commodities
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is IC Markets available in Japan?
Yes — IC Markets accepts clients from Japan. The broker is regulated by ASIC and CySEC. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to IC Markets for Japan traders?
The top-rated brokers available in Japan include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. All are verified to accept clients from Japan and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access IC Markets from Japan?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates IC Markets'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 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Japan. The top-rated options include Interactive Brokers, Forex.com, IG Group. You can see the full list on our Japan brokers page.