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The full FAQ.

Grouped by topic. If your question isn't here, our support desk is at [email protected].

Accounts

Q01

What is the minimum deposit?

Standard accounts from ¥30,000. Professional accounts from ¥30,000,000. Corporate from ¥100,000,000.

Q02

How fast can I open an account?

Japanese residents complete funded onboarding within 24 hours via e-KYC. Non-residents three business days, corporate five to ten.

Q03

Is there a minimum trade size?

No. Trade TSE names from one share, FX from 0.01 lots (1,000 units of the quote currency).

Q04

Can I close my account?

At any time. All funds return to the nominated bank account within one business day. No exit fee.

Fees

Q05

Is this "zero-commission"?

No. We charge explicitly — the payment-for-order-flow (PFOF) model is legal in Japan but generates a conflict of interest. Full detail on our Fees page.

Q06

Are there hidden fees?

None. Every cost — commission, spread, funding, tax — is disclosed before order entry, in the contract, and on the monthly statement.

Q07

How is funding cost calculated?

Margin and overnight positions are charged daily at TIBOR (JPY) or SOFR (USD) plus 180 bps.

Markets

Q08

Which markets can I access?

The three TSE segments, Nikkei/TOPIX indices, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, DAX, FTSE, Euronext, 80+ FX pairs, FSA-registered crypto, and commodities (gold, oil, agricultural).

Q09

Can I trade after hours?

U.S. pre-market from 04:00 ET, post-market until 20:00 ET. FX runs 22:00 JST Sunday through 22:00 JST Friday.

Q10

Do you offer options?

Yes — TSE-listed options (Nikkei 225, TOPIX) and CBOE-listed U.S. options. You must acknowledge the options risk disclosure before trading.

Tax

Q11

Do you issue tax statements?

Yes. Annual transaction statements and Tokutei Kouza withholding reports aligned with National Tax Agency (NTA) requirements.

Q12

Should I choose Tokutei Kouza with withholding?

If you have gains above ¥200,000, this is the simplest way to avoid the annual filing obligation. We withhold and remit directly to the NTA.

Q13

How is foreign withholding handled?

We reduce U.S. withholding to 15% via W-8BEN. Annual statements include the withholding data required for the foreign tax credit.

Funding

Q14

How long do deposits take?

Domestic Japanese bank transfers clear same or next business day. SWIFT two to three business days. SEPA next business day. Crypto after network confirmation.

Q15

How long do withdrawals take?

Requests are processed within four business hours. Transfers to a domestic Japanese bank arrive same or next business day.

Q16

Is there a minimum withdrawal?

No. There is no upper cap on withdrawals, but amounts above ¥10,000,000 may trigger a compliance query.