CAPEX — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- JME Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, operating za.capex.com — the locally
- Licence number
- 37166
- Established
- 2016group
- Min deposit, USD
- 100 USDgeo
- Platforms
- CapexTrader (WebTrader) · MT5
- Local funding
- Cards, bank transfer/EFT, e-wallets. Specific SA
- Max leverage
- 300geo
- EURUSD
- 1.4 pipsgeo
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| CAPEX | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 14.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 100 USDgeo | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 300geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | 1 business day to process; 3-7 business days to receive funds hgroup | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1.4 pipsgeo | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | 0.3 pipsgeo | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2016group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 2 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Yes
Score (5/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
JME Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, operating za.capex.com — the locally licensed CAPEX entity for SA.
Entity not established
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
standard
The numbers across South Africa
Round-turn cost, USD (60 of 104)
Median 7.0 · Range 1.5–20.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (36 of 104)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–1000.0 USD
What each account gives you
Essential (min ~$100/R1,600), Original ($1,000), Signature ($25,000).
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
Trading software and asset classes (2)
CapexTrader (WebTrader) · MT5
2,100+ instruments incl. USD/ZAR; FX, shares, ETFs, indices, commodities, crypto CFDs.
Trading profits and South Africa tax
SARS taxes residents on worldwide income. Frequent/active forex trading is generally taxed as income at the individual's marginal rate (progressive 18%-45%), not as capital gains. Active traders typically register for provisional tax (IRP6 due end-Aug and end-Feb, plus a third top-up if owing) and file the annual ITR12; trading-related expenses are deductible. Rates/brackets change annually - pres
Where it wins, where it loses
Pros (3)
- Licensed locally: 37166
- Swap-free account available
- Withdrawal published at 1 business day to process; 3-7 business days to receive funds h
Cons (2)
- Round turn 14.0 USD against a South Africa median of 7.0
- No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
United States, Canada, Japan, Spain
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (4)
Checked: 2026-07-09
- za.capex.com domain
- capex.com/en/licenses-and-regulations page
- sashares.co.za/capex-com-review page
- fxnewsgroup.com domain
FAQ (5)
Does CAPEX accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of CAPEX?
JME Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, operating za.capex.com — the locally licensed CAPEX entity for SA.
What licence does CAPEX hold for South Africa?
Licence 37166.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at CAPEX?
14.0 USD per round turn against a South Africa median of 7.0 USD, measured on 60 of 104 brokers.
How long does a withdrawal from CAPEX take?
1 business day to process; 3-7 business days to receive funds hours as published. it takes one business day (excluding weekends) for us to process it... it can take between 3 - 7 business days for you to receive the funds