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Best Brokers for South Africa Investors
🇿🇦 Trading Info for South Africa
4:30 PM - 11:00 PM SAST (Late Afternoon/Evening)
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Frequently Asked Questions - South Africa
How can I buy US stocks from South Africa?▼
Open an EasyEquities USD account or account with Interactive Brokers. For amounts under R1 million/year, use your single discretionary allowance. For larger amounts, get SARS tax clearance. Fund via EFT and start trading.
Do I need SARS tax clearance to invest offshore?▼
For amounts up to R1 million per calendar year, you can use the single discretionary allowance (SDA) without SARS clearance. For amounts up to R11 million, you need a SARS tax clearance certificate. Your bank handles the application.
How are US stocks taxed in South Africa?▼
US stock gains are subject to Capital Gains Tax in SA. 40% of the gain is included in taxable income (effectively 18% max for individuals). US dividends have 30% withheld at source, and you can claim foreign tax credits in SA.
Why is EasyEquities popular in South Africa?▼
EasyEquities offers the lowest minimums (start from R50), an easy-to-use app, and handles all the forex and regulatory complexity. They're FSCA regulated and trusted by over 1 million South African investors.
What time does the US market open in South Africa?▼
US markets open at 4:30 PM SAST and close at 11:00 PM SAST. South Africa doesn't observe daylight saving, but the US does—so times shift by an hour between March and November.
How to Invest in US Stocks from South Africa
South African investors can access US markets primarily through EasyEquities, the country's most popular investment platform, or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. The process requires SARS tax clearance for amounts over R1 million.
EasyEquities offers US stocks with low minimums (you can start with R50) and has made offshore investing accessible to millions of South Africans. Their fees are competitive and the platform is easy to use.
US markets open at 4:30 PM SAST—perfect late afternoon timing. You can monitor positions after work while catching the volatile US market open. Markets close at 11:00 PM SAST.
With ZAR volatility, US stocks serve as a powerful rand hedge. Your investment is denominated in dollars, protecting against rand weakness while offering exposure to world-class US companies.
Pro Tips
- Rand hedge: US stocks protect against ZAR depreciation
- SARS clearance: Required for offshore investments over R1 million/year
- Single discretionary allowance: R1 million/year without tax clearance
- Foreign investment allowance: R11 million/year with SARS approval
- EasyEquities: Lowest barrier to entry for South African investors
- Market timing: 4:30 PM SAST open—trade after work
Risk Warning
Penny stocks are extremely risky and speculative. They can lose 50%+ of their value in a single day. This screener is for informational purposes only. Not FSCA-regulated advice. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.