Lirunex Review for South African Traders
An independent look at Lirunex's accounts, platforms and registration process for traders opening an account from South Africa.
Open Lirunex Account →Lirunex in summary for South Africa
- Four account types — LX-Standard, LX-Standard Cent, LX-Prime and LX-Pro — covering both commission-free and raw-spread pricing.
- No minimum deposit on three of the four account types; the LX-Pro account needs $10,000.
- MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 on desktop, web and mobile, with the same login across platforms.
- Regulated by the Mauritius FSC since 2016 and also incorporated in Hong Kong.
- Registration is online: email, KYC verification (government ID + proof of address), then choose an account type and fund it.
Lirunex account types & pricing
| Account | Spread from | Commission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX-Standard | 1.5 pips | $0 commission | Beginners who want a simple, no-commission account |
| LX-Standard Cent | 1.5 pips | $0 commission | New traders practising with small position sizes |
| LX-Prime | 0.0 pips | $8 per lot | Active traders who want raw spreads |
| LX-Pro | 0.0 pips | $4 per lot | High-volume traders depositing $10,000+ |
Trading offshore from South Africa
Because Lirunex is regulated in Mauritius and Hong Kong rather than by South Africa's FSCA, South African traders are transacting with an offshore entity — factor in SARB's foreign investment allowance and keep your own records for any South African tax reporting on trading profits.