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Brokers by Country · IR

Brokers in Iran, 2026

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Iran is one of the most heavily sanctioned major economies — international banking access is severely constrained, the IRR has experienced sustained depreciation, and most Western retail brokers prohibit Iranian residents at KYC. The SEO (Securities and Exchange Organization) supervises the Tehran Stock Exchange and Iran Fara Bourse for domestic securities. There is no functional retail forex/CFD framework accessible to international brokers; the few accounts opened by Iranian residents typically use third-country corridors and stablecoins.

2 / 9 brokers accept Iran

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01Libertex

    SVG FSA
    Open account at Libertex →
    Avg spread
    0.50pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $5.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:999
    Libertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.

    $10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight

    Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our list
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex Platform

    Founded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Libertex details →

  2. 02Alpari

    MISA1 action
    Open account at Alpari →
    Avg spread
    0.25pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $7.50
    incl. $5 commission
    Min deposit
    $500
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    Pro ECN tier (Mauritius / St. Vincent offshore); Standard tier reaches 1:3000 at $50 min · not offered to EU/UK/AU retail

    27 years of operating history (founded 1998) — predates most current retail brokers · Regulated only by offshore entities (Mauritius / St. Vincent) after losing its FCA licence in 2015 — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou have $500+ and want commission-based Pro ECN pricing at ~$7.50/lot with 27 years of operating history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 1998 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Alpari details →

Country context

Regulator
SEO Iran · Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran — supervises Tehran Stock Exchange and Iran Fara Bourse; the Central Bank of Iran handles banking and currency under heavy international sanctions
Currency
IRR
Payment methods
Hawala remittanceWire transfer (USD via third-country)USDT
Tax

Personal income tax is progressive up to 35%. Capital gains regulations exist but enforcement on retail trading via offshore channels is impractical given sanctions-driven banking constraints. Foreign brokers do not withhold; income is technically reportable but cross-border infrastructure is severely limited.

Retail trading rules

Most international brokers explicitly restrict Iranian residents due to OFAC, EU and UK sanctions; KYC will fail in nearly all major broker onboarding flows. Cross-border IRR transfers face de facto and de jure blocks. USD wires require third-country routing. Cryptocurrency rails (USDT in particular) handle the bulk of cross-border retail flow under conditions of significant compliance risk.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Iran?+

2 of 9 brokers in our ranking accept Iran: Libertex, Alpari.

Who regulates brokers for Iran?+

Primary regulator: SEO Iran — Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran — supervises Tehran Stock Exchange and Iran Fara Bourse; the Central Bank of Iran handles banking and currency under heavy international sanctions.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: Hawala remittance, Wire transfer (USD via third-country), USDT.

What are the tax rules for trading in Iran?+

Personal income tax is progressive up to 35%. Capital gains regulations exist but enforcement on retail trading via offshore channels is impractical given sanctions-driven banking constraints. Foreign brokers do not withhold; income is technically reportable but cross-border infrastructure is severely limited.

Scope of coverage

Brokers tracked
14
Regulators indexed
55
Regulator actions logged
2
Latest pricing verification
Jun 1, 2026

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