RetireJapan

I've tried to open an account with IB but when entering my country, Japan just straight up isn't an option in the dropdown list. Can I not just make an account on their site? I am guessing you were trying to sign up via their .com address? I queried with them in advance, and they told me that since...

I've tried to open an account with IB but when entering my country, Japan just straight up isn't an option in the dropdown list. Can I not just make an account on their site?

Okay, been living in Japan for about 3 years now, am moving with my fiance from Kyushu to Tokyo at the end of this month. Due to this, I will need to have some cash on hand because moving costs are going to slaughter me. About a month or so ago, I made a checking/brokerage account with Charles Schwa...