Can I have a U.S. brokerage account if I live abroad?
U.S. expat brokerage account restrictions vary between brokerage firms. Some firms let clients keep their existing brokerage account once they have moved overseas but will not permit clients to open a new brokerage account due to residency in a foreign country.
In some cases, you may be able to maintain your existing brokerage account and continue managing your stocks remotely. However, this may come with certain limitations, such as restrictions on trading or accessing certain financial products.
To apply for a Schwab One International® account, simply prepare the required supporting documents and go through the online account opening process. Once the account is fully established, you can fund your account and start investing.
- Tax Identification Number (TIN): SSN (for US citizens) or ITIN (for non-US citizens)
- Proof of identity (e.g., passport or ID card)
- Proof of address (e.g., utility bills or bank statements)
If you're only moving abroad temporarily, such as for a one-year work placement, it sometimes makes sense to leave your investments and manager in place. Conversely, if you are planning to live abroad for longer, it normally makes sense to transfer your investments to an expat financial planning specialist.
Fidelity does not provide discretionary asset management services to customers who reside outside the United States. If you move outside the United States, your discretionary asset management relationships will be terminated, and certain mutual funds held in those accounts may be liquidated as part of that termination.
The good news is that no law specifically forbids non-residents from opening a brokerage account in the US or owning any specific stock, bond, or mutual fund.
Many people living abroad invest in the US stock market. It is the largest and most developed stock market in the world, with a wide range of companies to choose from. People invest in the US stock market for a variety of reasons. Some want to diversify their portfolios by investing outside of their home country.
Yes, a US citizen residing abroad can open a Vanguard brokerage account, as long as they meet Vanguard's eligibility requirements.
Yes, non-resident aliens are able to open US bank accounts. They still need to provide the required documentation to prove their identity, address, and employment as well as a US Taxpayer document.
Can a non US resident open a Charles Schwab account?
Can non-US citizens residing outside the US open a US broker account? Yes, they can.
Please note that, if you move abroad, we reserve the right to place restrictions on your account. This may affect our ability to provide you with the Vanguard Managed ISA. If required to do so, we may also inform any relevant foreign authority about your investments.
Yes. TD Ameritrade offers brokerage products to non-U.S. residents. As part of the account opening procedures, you will provide your non-U.S. bank details and setup a wire transfer to fund your new TD account.
Using U.S.-domiciled funds through an expat-friendly U.S. brokerage company is the preferred way for American expats to save and build wealth. Foreign Pension Plans – Many American expats contribute to foreign pension plans.
You can access your Robinhood account from almost anywhere. However, certain laws and regulations (specifically those administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)) prohibit account access for some countries. Robinhood has also made a risk-based decision to restrict access for some other countries.
Yes, it is a good idea to tell your bank that you're moving. If you don't, you could find that access to services like online banking is restricted once you've moved abroad. The bank could also freeze or close your account. You don't want to risk cutting off access to your money.
When moving abroad permanently, it is generally true that 401(k) and IRA accounts can be maintained and managed from anywhere in the world. However, there may be limitations and restrictions based on the type of account, the destination country, and local retirement account regulations.
You're able to apply for an account with us if you have your main home in the UK and you don't pay tax in another country. If you live elsewhere or pay tax in another country (e.g. US citizen or US tax resident) then unfortunately we can't accept your application.
If an account is held by a nonresident alien or a foreign entity,1 Fidelity must have Certificate of Foreign Status on file for the account. This information is required for U.S. tax withholding purposes on income earned in your Fidelity account.
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Can a non US citizen have a Vanguard account?
Vanguard's eligibility requirements for opening an individual brokerage account include being a US citizen or resident alien with a valid Social Security number, having a US mailing address, and being at least 18 years old.
Please note: You need to be a U.S. citizen with a U.S. mailing address to open an account. If you live or work outside the U.S., please check out our international site.
When asked about brokerages, I generally recommend Interactive Brokers for expats and people living overseas for a few reasons: Trusted platform. Long-standing track record (regulated in the US, UK, Singapore, and 7 other countries).
Luckily, with respect to the mutual fund issue, a reasonable work around that is generally legal from most countries is to buy ETFs (which trade like stocks; between individual investors) rather than mutual funds where subscriptions and redemptions generally happens between the investor and the investment/fund manager.
Capital gains income is not usually taxable for nonresidents who have been present in the US for less than 183 days in a calendar year. However, it is taxable when the presence is 183 or more days.
