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Best stock brokers & investing apps in Japan
4 licensed stock brokers & investing apps, ranked on the company that would actually open your account. How we rate
The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Only 4 providers with a verified licence for Japan so far. This list will grow as we verify more brokers.
All 4 stock brokers & investing apps
| # | Broker | Stock fee | Instruments | Min. deposit | Coinish Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0US stock fee | Not verified | Not verified | 77rated 3.8/5 | ||
| 2 |  Licensed in Japan · JFSA | Not verified | 71,000+ | Not verified | 76rated 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Licensed in Japan · JFSA | $0US stock fee | Not verified | Not verified | 72rated 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Licensed in Japan · JFSA | $1US stock fee | Not verified | Not verified | 71rated 4.1/5 |
Good to know
Stocks rules in Japan
Any firm that deals with people in Japan has to be registered with the Financial Services Agency (FSA). The FSA names unregistered firms on public warning lists, and many offshore brokers are on them, so Coinish lists only FSA-registered companies for Japan.
Regulator sources (1)
“無登録で金融商品取引業を行っているとして、金融庁（財務局）が警告書の発出を行った者の名称等を掲載しています。”
fsa.go.jp · Oct 29, 2026
Stocks in Japan at a glance
- 4 stock brokers & investing apps with a verified licence serve residents of Japan: 4 hold a local licence (JFSA).
- Top pick by Coinish Score: moomoo (77/100, Editor Rating 3.8/5).
- $0 commission on US stocks: moomoo and Webull.
How this ranking works
Ranked by Coinish Score: half the Editor Rating for the entity that serves residents of Japan, half Market Signal. Brokers without enough verified data for a rating are placed by Market Signal and labelled; brokers with neither are listed last. How we rate
Stocks in Japan: what to know
All 4 stock brokers & investing apps on this list hold a licence from the JFSA (moomoo, Saxo, Webull and Interactive Brokers).
What to check before you open an account in Japan
- Search the company name on the JFSA register (fsa.go.jp).
- Check which company your contract is with. moomoo, for example, onboards residents of Japan through moomoo証券株式会社 (moomoo Securities Japan) (JFSA, 関東財務局長(金商)第3335号), and the name on the account-opening documents should match the list.
Is share trading legal in Japan?
Yes, with a licensed provider. Any firm that deals with people in Japan has to be registered with the Financial Services Agency (FSA). The FSA names unregistered firms on public warning lists, and many offshore brokers are on them, so Coinish lists only FSA-registered companies for Japan.
Source: fsa.go.jp
What is the best stock broker in Japan?
By Coinish Score, moomoo (77/100, Editor Rating 3.8/5), through moomoo証券株式会社 (moomoo Securities Japan) (JFSA, 関東財務局長(金商)第3335号). Saxo (76) and Webull (72) follow. The score rates the company that would serve you in Japan, so the same brand can rank differently in another country.
Coinish provides general information only. Nothing on this site is investment, tax or legal advice.