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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.
Price
On request
Best for
Interactive Brokers account
Timeline
~9 weeks
Tax
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Format
In person
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 approval decision itself — that's made by Interactive Brokers; the company doesn't guarantee approval— billed separately | |
| Processing payments and selling ready-made accounts — the company doesn't do either (the services are strictly advisory)— billed separately | |
| 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— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 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?
No. Interactive Brokers requires the address to be evidenced by documents in your own name — a bank statement, a tenancy agreement or a resident card.
What if my IB account is already frozen?
We help with re-verification through Armenia and unfreezing the funds.
Can Interactive Brokers be opened through ACBA in Armenia?
Yes. ACBA announced an agreement with Interactive Brokers under which citizens and residents of Armenia can open an international investment account and trade securities through acba digital.
Do I need a sole trader to open the account?
No. IB opens the account for an individual with resident status. A sole trader is needed only if you want to declare income in Armenia.
How much do I need to open the account?
The minimum depends on the account type but is usually from $1,000. IB doesn't require large initial funding.
Ready to start?
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