Headway — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- Home base: Jarocel (Pty) Ltd, East London, South Africa.
- Licence number
- 52108
- Established
- 2023group
- Min deposit, USD
- 1 USDgeo
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · Headway App
- Local funding
- ZAR cards/bank transfer, e-wallets, crypto; $0 d
- Max leverage
- not stated
- EURUSD
- not priced
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| Headway | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | not priced | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 1 USDgeo | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | no data | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | not priced | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2023group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 3 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Yes
Score (4/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no round-turn price
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
Home base: Jarocel (Pty) Ltd, East London, South Africa.
Entity not established
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
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
Cent, Standard, Pro, Islamic, Demo.
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
rated "Great" with 4.1 / 5 on Trustpilot
Trading software and asset classes (3)
MT4 · MT5 · Headway App
FX, commodities, indices, stocks, crypto, synthetics (400+).
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: 52108
- Swap-free account available
Cons (2)
- Withdrawal time not published
- Carries a regulator warning; excluded from beginner and most-established lists
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, United States
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 (3)
Does Headway accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of Headway?
Home base: Jarocel (Pty) Ltd, East London, South Africa.
What licence does Headway hold for South Africa?
Licence 52108.