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Forex Brokers in Iraq, 2026
Tracked byIndependent review teamUpdated
Iraq has no domestic retail forex/CFD framework — the ISC (Iraq Securities Commission) supervises the small Iraq Stock Exchange and broker-dealers, while the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) handles banking and the dinar (IQD). Following 2023 US Federal Reserve restrictions on USD wire access for several Iraqi banks, FX flows have tightened substantially. Most retail FX activity routes through offshore brokers; USD wires (where international banking permits), Qi Card and stablecoins handle funding.
8 / 9 brokers accept Iraq
forexEditorial top pick
01Editorial top pick
01FxPro
FCACySECSCBFSCAOpen account at FxPro →- Avg spread
- 0.30pip
- Cost / lot
- $10.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:500
midpoint of broker rangeincl. $7 commissionEU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one brokerPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro EdgeFounded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 02
02Tickmill
FCACySECFSAFSCAOpen account at Tickmill →- Avg spread
- 0.20pip
- Cost / lot
- $8.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
editorial estimateincl. $6 commissionEU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier · Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page
Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricingPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 03
03Deriv
BVIMFSAOpen account at Deriv →- Avg spread
- 0.70pip
- Cost / lot
- $7.00
- Min deposit
- $5
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
editorial estimateno commissionEU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000$5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill
Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product categoryPlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv XFounded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 04
04XM Group
ASICCySECIFSCOpen account at XM Group →- Avg spread
- 1.30pip
- Cost / lot
- $13.00
- Min deposit
- $5
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
midpoint of broker rangeno commissionEU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000$5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list
Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum depositPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web TraderFounded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 05
05Libertex
SVG FSAOpen account at Libertex →- Avg spread
- 0.50pip
- Cost / lot
- $5.00
- Min deposit
- $10
- Max leverage
- 1:999
midpoint of broker rangeno commissionLibertex 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 listPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex PlatformFounded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 06
06Bybit
VARA1 actionOpen account at Bybit →- Avg spread
- 0.10pip
- Cost / lot
- $4.00
- Min deposit
- None
- Max leverage
- 1:500
broker-published typicalincl. $3 commissionUp to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers
Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin accountPlatformsMetaTrader 5, BybitFounded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 07
07RoboForex
IFSCOpen account at RoboForex →- Avg spread
- 0.20pip
- Cost / lot
- $6.00
- Min deposit
- $10
- Max leverage
- 1:500
broker-published typicalincl. $4 commissionIFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection
Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimumPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks TraderFounded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 08
08Alpari
MISA1 actionOpen account at Alpari →- Avg spread
- 0.25pip
- Cost / lot
- $7.50
- Min deposit
- $500
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
midpoint of broker rangeincl. $5 commissionPro ECN tier (Mauritius / St. Vincent offshore); Standard tier reaches 1:3000 at $50 min · not offered to EU/UK/AU retail27 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 historyPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5Founded in 1998 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
Country context
- Regulator
- ISC · Iraq Securities Commission — supervises the Iraq Stock Exchange and broker-dealers; the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) handles banking and currency under tightened FX-control rules
- Currency
- IQD
- Payment methods
- Wire transfer (USD)Qi CardBank transferUSDT
Personal income tax is progressive up to 15% (one of the lower regional rates). Capital gains regulations are limited and enforcement on offshore-broker income is impractical given current FX-control friction. Foreign brokers do not withhold; reporting infrastructure is constrained.
There are no statutory leverage caps for offshore-served residents; brokers apply their own limits. Several international brokers list Iraq as restricted or as enhanced-due-diligence due to AML and sanctions-screening considerations. CBI exchange controls require declaration and authorisation for larger USD outflows; stablecoin rails handle a meaningful share of retail flow.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Iraq?+
8 of 9 brokers in our ranking accept Iraq: FxPro, Tickmill, Deriv, XM Group, Libertex.
Who regulates brokers for Iraq?+
Primary regulator: ISC — Iraq Securities Commission — supervises the Iraq Stock Exchange and broker-dealers; the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) handles banking and currency under tightened FX-control rules.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: Wire transfer (USD), Qi Card, Bank transfer, USDT.
What are the tax rules for trading in Iraq?+
Personal income tax is progressive up to 15% (one of the lower regional rates). Capital gains regulations are limited and enforcement on offshore-broker income is impractical given current FX-control friction. Foreign brokers do not withhold; reporting infrastructure is constrained.
Scope of coverage
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
- 2
- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.