FxPro — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- FxPro Markets Direct Costa Rica Latam SRL
- Licence number
- 45052
- Established
- 2006group
- Min deposit, USD
- 100 USDgeo
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · FxPro Edge
- Local funding
- Local cards and bank transfers in ZAR; e-wallets
- Max leverage
- 200geo
- EURUSD
- 1.2 pipsgroup
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| FxPro | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 7.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 100 USDgeo | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 200geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1.2 pipsgroup | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | 0.0 pipsgroup | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2006group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 4 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Through an offshore entity
Score (5/6 axes)
Ranked against brokers measured on every axis
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
FxPro Markets Direct Costa Rica Latam SRL
Entity not established
FxPro Financial Services (SA) holds FSCA licence; however some 2026 reports indicate SA clients onboarded via offshore FxPro Markets Direct Costa Rica Latam SRL — onboarding entity not fully verified at review.
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
raw+commission
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
Standard, Raw+, cTrader, Elite, VIP. Minimum deposit ~USD 100 / R1,600.
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
around 3.2 out of 5 stars across approximately 800 customer reviews
Trading software and asset classes (4)
MT4 · MT5 · cTrader · FxPro Edge
FX, indices, shares, metals, energies, 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 (2)
- Licensed locally: 45052
- Swap-free account available
Cons (2)
- Round turn 7.0 USD against a South Africa median of 7.0
- Withdrawal time not published
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
United States, Canada, Afghanistan, Ivory Coast, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mongolia, Myanmar, Palestine, Puerto Rico, Somalia, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago
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 (3)
Checked: 2026-07-09
FAQ (4)
Does FxPro accept residents of South Africa?
Through an offshore entity.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of FxPro?
FxPro Markets Direct Costa Rica Latam SRL
What licence does FxPro hold for South Africa?
Licence 45052.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at FxPro?
7.0 USD per round turn against a South Africa median of 7.0 USD, measured on 60 of 104 brokers.