Brokers by Country · RU
Stock Brokers in Russia, 2026
Tracked byIndependent review teamUpdated
The Russian retail forex/CFD market is overwhelmingly served by offshore brokers — FxPro (SCB), RoboForex (Belize), Tickmill, AvaTrade and Alpari (Mauritius) are the main names that still onboard Russian residents. Domestic licensed forex dealers under FZ-39 are a narrow niche after the Bank of Russia revoked most licences in 2018–2019.
2 / 4 brokers accept Russia
stockEditorial top pick
01Editorial top pick
01Deriv
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
- 02
02XM 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
Country context
- Regulator
- CBR · Bank of Russia — maintains a public list of unlicensed forex/CFD providers
- Currency
- RUB
- Payment methods
- MIR cardSBP (Faster Payments)USDTBank transfer
Personal income tax for residents is 13% (15% on income above ₽5 million per year). Foreign brokers are not tax agents in Russia, so traders must self-declare profits via the 3-NDFL annual return.
The Bank of Russia maintains a "register of companies with signs of illegal activity" that includes virtually every offshore broker — listing does not block Russian residents from opening accounts but restricts advertising and domestic payment rails. Since 2022, several FCA/CySEC-licensed brokers have stopped onboarding new Russian retail clients due to sanctions compliance; SEPA and SWIFT funding paths are largely closed, pushing payments toward MIR cards, SBP and USDT.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Russia?+
2 of 4 brokers in our ranking accept Russia: Deriv, XM Group.
Who regulates brokers for Russia?+
Primary regulator: CBR — Bank of Russia — maintains a public list of unlicensed forex/CFD providers.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: MIR card, SBP (Faster Payments), USDT, Bank transfer.
What are the tax rules for trading in Russia?+
Personal income tax for residents is 13% (15% on income above ₽5 million per year). Foreign brokers are not tax agents in Russia, so traders must self-declare profits via the 3-NDFL annual return.
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.