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Is Plus500 Available in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Yes — Plus500 is available in Japan
Plus500 accepts clients from Japan. Regulated by MAS & CySEC.
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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Plus500 vs alternatives in 🇯🇵 Japan
| Regulator | MAS, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC | Labuan FSA, CIMA |
| Min. deposit | $100 | $100 | $100 | $5 |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips | 0.5 pips |
| Max leverage | 30 | 500 | 400 | 1000 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Plus500 in 🇯🇵 Japan?
Min. deposit
$100
Spread from
0.6 pips
Max leverage
30
BrokerRank score
3.98 / 5
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- Regulated in multiple jurisdictions
- Regulated by MAS & 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 recommended brokers available in 🇯🇵 Japan
Comparing Plus500 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
- 24/7 trading on synthetic indices
- No commission on most products
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
- 500+ instruments
- Strong presence in Africa and Middle East
- Regulated in 4 jurisdictions
About Plus500
Regulated by
MAS, CySEC
Headquarters
Haifa, Israel
Founded
2008
Min. deposit
$100
BrokerRank score
3.98 / 5
Markets
commodities, cfd, indices
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Plus500 available in Japan?
Yes — Plus500 accepts clients from Japan. The broker is regulated by MAS and CySEC. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Plus500 for Japan traders?
Brokers we recommend in Japan include FxPro, AvaTrade, Deriv. All are verified to accept clients from Japan and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Plus500 from Japan?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Plus500'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, Deriv. You can see the full list on our Japan brokers page.