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Will I get arrested if I use it?\" \"Is it really safe to use a broker that isn't registered with the Financial Services Agency?\" Many people may have these kinds of questions and anxieties, making it difficult to take the plunge into overseas forex trading. While overseas forex trading offers attractive features such as high leverage and zero-cut systems, there is currently a lot of conflicting information online about its \"illegibility\" and \"risk of trouble,\" making it difficult to make the right judgment. In this article, we will thoroughly explain everything from the legal status of overseas forex trading to methods of risk avoidance, as well as affiliate operations and where to seek advice in case of trouble, all under the supervision of a lawyer. If you are thinking of starting overseas forex trading, we recommend that you read the complete guide to overseas forex trading for beginners. Is overseas forex trading illegal? Risk of arrest and legal status Here, we will explain the illegality of overseas forex trading from the following three points. While it is legally permissible for individual traders to use overseas forex trading, it may be illegal depending on how it is used. Is it illegal to use overseas forex trading in Japan? Conclusion: Users will not be punished Trading with an overseas forex broker itself is not illegal under Japanese law. On the other hand, even unregistered foreign securities firms that do not have a base in Japan are permitted to conduct securities-related business activities from abroad on behalf of domestic parties, without soliciting such activities, or through the agency or intermediary of a financial instruments business operator (limited to Type I financial instruments business). Quote: Financial Services Agency X. Supervisory Evaluation Items and Procedures (Foreign Securities Firms, etc.) In fact, the Financial Services Agency has also expressed the above view that it is acceptable to use overseas FX at one's own discretion. The law prohibits \"businesses that are not registered with the Financial Services Agency soliciting or marketing to Japanese citizens,\" and the act of a user choosing an overseas broker and opening an account is not subject to punishment. For example, even if you use a broker that is not registered with the Financial Services Agency, such as XMTrading or TitanFX, you will not be punished just for that. It is illegal for overseas FX brokers to solicit Japanese residents without registration It is clearly prohibited under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for FX brokers that are based overseas and are not registered with the Japanese Financial Services Agency to solicit Japanese residents through Japanese websites, advertisements, emails, social media, etc. Such companies are warned by the Financial Services Agency and the Kanto Local Finance Bureau as \"unregistered companies\" and their names are published on their websites. Unregistered companies located overseas are particularly difficult to ascertain the actual state of their operations, and even if problems arise, pursuing legal action against them is extremely difficult. Before starting any transactions, be sure to check on the Financial Services Agency's website (*2) whether the company is registered under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and make sure you understand the transaction mechanism and the associated risks before trading. Quote: Consumer Affairs Agency \"Beware of foreign exchange margin trading (FX) with unregistered companies!\" Trading with unregistered companies carries a high risk of fraud and withdrawal problems, and the Consumer Affairs Agency has issued warnings about this. Examples of arrests for soliciting investments without registration There have been no actual cases of arrests for illegal overseas FX companies. However, there have been several cases of arrests related to \"companies not registered with the Japanese Financial Services Agency.\" Zenta Nishida, 51, the Chief Financial Officer of \"Sky Premium,\" was charged with violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for conspiring with four other executives between 2019 and 2021 to solicit FX investments from six men and women in Japan without registering with the Financial Services Agency. On December 4, 2024, the Fukuoka District Public Prosecutor's Office summarily indicted him, and the Fukuoka Summary Court issued a summary order imposing a fine of 1 million yen. The four executives also received suspended sentences. (Source: TBS NEWS DIG) \"Sky Premium\" solicited FX trading without registration; 51-year-old Chief Financial Officer receives summary order imposing a fine of 1 million yen. This is one of the arrest cases that can be confirmed on news sites, etc., in which investment solicitations were made without registering with the Japanese Financial Services Agency, similar to overseas FX brokers. A simple explanation of the relationship between overseas FX and the law [What is the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act?] Overseas FX is \"not illegal if you just use it,\" but depending on the broker and how it is used, it may lead to legal violations or troubles. Here, we will clarify the boundaries, focusing on the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. In conclusion, overseas forex trading is legal if used independently, but choosing the wrong broker or using it incorrectly increases the risk of illegality and harm. The Financial Instruments and Exchange Act regulates \"businesses that conduct business\" The Financial Instruments and Exchange Act is a law that regulates business activities that provide financial products and services. In order to provide FX services in Japan, a company must register with the Financial Services Agency. The main articles related to overseas forex are as follows: (Scrollable) Key points of the articles Article 29 Registration with the Financial Services Agency is required to conduct financial instruments business Article 63 It is prohibited for unregistered companies to conduct business with Japanese residents Main articles of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act related to overseas forex The regulations apply to \"businesses that conduct business,\" and do not include users. Therefore, it is not illegal to use overseas forex voluntarily. However, the Financial Services Agency issues warnings on its official website regarding unregistered companies that solicit Japanese people. Contracts with unregistered companies are not illegal, but they are high-risk Even if you contract and trade with an unregistered overseas forex company, it is not illegal in itself. However, if the company is acting illegally, users may also be indirectly harmed. Particular caution is advised regarding brokers with the following characteristics. (Scrollable) Characteristics of brokers to watch out for: Risks: Unregistered with the Financial Services Agency; attracting customers in Japanese; conducting business activities within Japan, making them highly illegal; luring customers with high bonuses and cashbacks; frequent use of high-value rewards as bait; unclear company information and responsible parties; risk of being unreachable in case of trouble. Characteristics and potential risks of high-risk overseas FX brokers: These brokers frequently experience problems such as withdrawal refusals and lack of support. To trade safely, always check the broker's registration status and reputation. The causes of withdrawal refusals in overseas FX and points to avoid unfair penalties are explained in \"Summary of Causes and Solutions for Withdrawal Refusals in Overseas FX.\" Actions by users may be illegal. While overseas FX is legal when trading alone, actions involving others may be illegal. […]"}