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Stock Brokers in Yemen, 2026
Tracked byIndependent review teamUpdated
Yemen has been in severe ongoing conflict since 2014 and the Central Bank of Yemen has operated with split institutional control between Aden (internationally recognised government) and Sana'a (Houthi-controlled) since 2016 — the Yemeni rial (YER) trades at materially different rates in the two zones. There is no functional retail forex/CFD framework. Most retail FX activity routes through hawala-style corridors and stablecoins; international banking access is severely constrained.
4 / 4 brokers accept Yemen
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
- 03
03Libertex
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
- 04
04RoboForex
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
Country context
- Regulator
- CBY · Central Bank of Yemen — operates with split institutional control between Aden and Sana'a since 2016; no functioning capital-markets regulator
- Currency
- YER
- Payment methods
- Hawala remittanceWire transfer (USD via third-country)USDT
A formal personal income tax framework exists but enforcement is severely impaired in current conditions. Foreign brokers do not withhold.
There are no functional statutory leverage caps; offshore brokers serving Yemeni residents typically apply their own limits where they accept onboarding at all. Most international brokers list Yemen as restricted or as enhanced-due-diligence due to AML and UN/US sanctions screening considerations. Hawala remains the practical cross-border payment mechanism.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Yemen?+
4 of 4 brokers in our ranking accept Yemen: Deriv, XM Group, Libertex, RoboForex.
Who regulates brokers for Yemen?+
Primary regulator: CBY — Central Bank of Yemen — operates with split institutional control between Aden and Sana'a since 2016; no functioning capital-markets regulator.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: Hawala remittance, Wire transfer (USD via third-country), USDT.
What are the tax rules for trading in Yemen?+
A formal personal income tax framework exists but enforcement is severely impaired in current conditions. Foreign brokers do not withhold.
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.