STARTRADER — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- STARTRADER International Pty Ltd
- Licence number
- 52464
- Established
- 2019group
- Min deposit, USD
- 50 USDgeo
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · STARTRADER app
- Local funding
- Cards, wire, e-wallets, crypto; dedicated ZA sta
- Max leverage
- 1000geo
- EURUSD
- 1.3 pipsgeo
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| STARTRADER | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 4.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 50 USDgeo | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 1000geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | 24 hours hgroup | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1.3 pipsgeo | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | 0.0 pipsgeo | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2019group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 3 | 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
STARTRADER International Pty Ltd
Offshore entity
STARTRADER International Pty Ltd (South Africa), reg. 2022/435897/07, Claremont, Cape Town; local FSCA-authorised entity.
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/ECN (min USD 50); Prime ECN (min USD 10,000); Islamic on request; PAMM.
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
Trading software and asset classes (3)
MT4 · MT5 · STARTRADER app
1,000+ CFDs: FX, commodities, indices, stocks, crypto, ETFs.
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 (4)
- Round turn 4.0 USD against a South Africa median of 7.0
- Licensed locally: 52464
- Swap-free account available
- Withdrawal published at 24 hours h
Cons (1)
- 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
Singapore
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
- startrader-za.com domain
- startrader.com/regulation page
- fsca.co.za domain
- fxempire.com domain
FAQ (5)
Does STARTRADER accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of STARTRADER?
STARTRADER International Pty Ltd
What licence does STARTRADER hold for South Africa?
Licence 52464.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at STARTRADER?
4.0 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 STARTRADER take?
24 hours hours as published. withdrawals are generally processed by STARTRADER within 24 hours