Opening an Interactive Brokers account on Armenian residency
Evidencing Armenian residency (employment-based residence plus an Armenian bank account) to open a personal Interactive Brokers account for Russian citizens whose access the broker closed over a Russian address.
What the service includes
| Arranging employment-based residence (a Work Permit card) through an Armenian company, without changing citizenship and without actually working | |
| Registration at an Armenian address of residence | |
| Help opening an Armenian bank account, including the ACBA digital route with direct access to Interactive Brokers | |
| Support registering on the official Interactive Brokers site with an Armenian address and preparing the documents | |
| Help with re-verification and unfreezing IB accounts already frozen, through Armenian residency | |
| The minimum IB deposit (usually from $1,000) and Armenian bank account servicing (from $5/month) — third-party payments, not part of the service price— billed separately | |
| Registering a sole trader — not required for this service, only if you separately declare income in Armenia | |
| An account approval guarantee: Interactive Brokers makes the decision— not offered | |
| Processing payments and selling ready-made accounts— not offered |
Documents and programme requirements
- 1An Armenian resident card: a work permit or residence
- 2A statement from an Armenian bank showing an address of residence in Armenia
- 3A scan of the work permit card
- 4If required — a utility bill
- 5A trip to Armenia in person to obtain the social number (SSN) and open the bank account — usually up to 5 working days
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a friend's address in Armenia?
What if my IB account is already frozen?
Can Interactive Brokers be opened through ACBA in Armenia?
Do I need a sole trader to open the account?
How much do I need to open the account?
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