Directory · last checked July 2, 2026

Forex Brokers by Country

Choose a country guide to research broker regulation, local availability, payment considerations, and the verification steps to complete before opening an account.

  • 23 country guides
  • Regulation-first navigation
  • Country availability caveats
  • Broker shortlists included

Country broker guides

Pick the market you live in — regulation, availability and payment rails differ by country. The chip shows the main local regulator to check first.

Broker shortlist to research for Countries

BrokerComparison scoreRegulator signalsPlatformsCountry availability noteReview
XTB75.5FCA, CySEC, KNFxStation, xStation mobile appConfirm country availability and legal entity before opening an account.Read review
Capital.com73.5CySEC, Securities Commission of The BahamasProprietary web platform, Mobile app, TradingViewConfirm country availability and legal entity before opening an account.Read review
Colmex Pro70Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (South Africa)Colmex Pro 2.0, MT4, Web TraderConfirm country availability and legal entity before opening an account.Read review
CMC Markets69.5FCANext Generation, MT4, MT5Confirm country availability and legal entity before opening an account.Read review
Interactive Brokers68SEC, FINRAIBKR Desktop, IBKR Mobile, Trader Workstation (TWS)Confirm country availability and legal entity before opening an account.Read review
IG67.5Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), BaFin and Deutsche BundesbankWeb platform, Mobile app, MT4Confirm country availability and legal entity before opening an account.Read review

This shortlist is an editorial research starting point, not a statement that every broker accepts clients in Countries. Last checked July 2, 2026.

How to use the country directory

Start with the country where you live or plan to open an account. Then check the broker's exact legal entity, the relevant regulator register, country restrictions, payment methods, tax and reporting considerations, and whether local investor protections apply.

What to check before choosing a country guide

Forex broker rules are not universal. A broker can be available in one market, restricted in another, and operate through different legal entities depending on the client location. Use the country guide as the first filter, then confirm the live account terms directly with the broker and regulator.

Country availability is not a recommendation

A broker appearing in a country guide only means it is relevant to research for that market. It does not mean the broker is suitable for every trader or that protections are identical across entities.

Common questions

How should I use the country broker guides?

Start with the country where you live or plan to open an account, then verify the broker's legal entity, regulator status, product permissions, fees and payment rules.

Do all countries regulate forex brokers the same way?

No. Some countries use a single financial-services register, while others use several regulators, warning lists or product-specific rules.

Can a broker accept clients from one country but not another?

Yes. Broker availability often depends on the legal entity, residence country, product type and onboarding rules shown during registration.

What should I verify before depositing?

Match the broker's website and legal entity to the relevant regulator register, then check funding methods, withdrawal rules, account currency and fees.

Should I rely on a country guide alone?

No. Use the guide as a starting point, then confirm the latest details directly with the broker and the relevant regulator.

Check the details yourself

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