TL;DR: 3 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting Cook Islands traders. FundedNext blocks the country across its CFD and futures services, Take Profit Trader blocks futures access, and FTMO blocks its simulated forex and CFD service.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Cook Islands residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Cook Islands traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Cook Islands. Country rules can change without notice, so open the linked policy again before paying an evaluation fee.
| Prop firm | Market | What the policy says | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FundedNext | Forex and CFD, Futures | Cook Islands residents cannot access FundedNext CFD programs or purchase FundedNext Futures accounts. | Official policy 1 and Official policy 2 |
| Take Profit Trader | Futures | Platform and market-data access from the Cook Islands is prohibited. | Official policy |
| FTMO | Forex and CFD | FTMO does not provide services to clients in the Cook Islands. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Cook Islands
2 verified futures firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FundedNext
- Take Profit Trader
Restricted forex prop firms in Cook Islands
2 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FundedNext
- FTMO
Restricted crypto prop firms in Cook Islands
BestProps did not verify a complete crypto restriction from a current first-party policy. A firm will be added only after its own policy explicitly names Cook Islands.
Why prop firms restrict Cook Islands traders
These are firm-level coverage decisions, not a general Cook Islands ban on simulated prop evaluations. A provider can restrict the country because its broker, clearing firm, data vendor, identity service, card processor, or payout partner does not support it.
Purdia is excluded because BestProps could not verify the old directory claim from a current first-party policy. The page does not preserve a stale firm merely to make the list longer.
Cook Islands currency, financial supervision, and payments
The Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission licenses and supervises banks, insurers, money-changing and remittance businesses, and trustee companies. A foreign simulated prop evaluation is not automatically a service licensed by the FSC, so the contracting entity and the activity offered should be checked separately.
The FSC publishes the domestic and international banks licensed in the Cook Islands and states that unlicensed banking business is an offence. That register is useful when a prop firm asks for a bank account or when a payout provider claims it can deliver funds locally.
The Cook Islands uses the New Zealand dollar, and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand publishes daily NZD reference rates. A U.S.-dollar evaluation or reward therefore changes in NZD value as the exchange rate moves, in addition to card spreads, correspondent-bank fees, and payout charges.
The Cook Islands does not operate a large domestic exchange comparable with the NSE or NYSE. Local access to overseas securities normally comes through a supported financial institution, while a prop evaluation records simulated trades and does not give the trader ownership of the displayed instrument.
Before paying, confirm residency and citizenship eligibility, the legal entity in the agreement, whether any stage becomes live, and the payout currency and provider. Save the policy, receipt, identity result, statements, and reward records, then ask a Cook Islands professional about local tax and reporting.
- Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission
- Cook Islands FSC licensed banks
- Cook Islands FSC legislation
- Reserve Bank of New Zealand exchange rates
What Cook Islands traders should check before checkout
- Confirm that both citizenship and residence are eligible.
- Check the evaluation, simulated funded, live-funded, and payout rules separately.
- Use your real address and identity documents. A VPN does not change KYC eligibility.
- Confirm the payout provider supports your country and expected currency.
- Save a dated copy of the policy and checkout terms before paying.
- Confirm local foreign-exchange, tax, securities, and crypto rules with a qualified professional.
Cook Islands prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Cook Islands?
BestProps verified 3 current firms with a complete restriction affecting at least one market covered on this page.
Does a restricted country always block the evaluation purchase?
Most policies on this page block new accounts or platform access. Some firms also consider citizenship, travel location, payout access, or the live-account stage, so the official policy remains the final source.
Are partial country limits included in the main list?
No. A firm that still allows an evaluation, simulated funded account, or payouts is not counted as completely restricted merely because its live-account path or one platform is unavailable.
Can a VPN make a restricted trader eligible?
No. Firms verify identity, residence, payment details, and login patterns. Concealing location can lead to account closure, payout denial, or loss of fees.
Are prop firm payouts treated like local brokerage gains?
Not necessarily. Evaluation payouts may be contractual or business income rather than gains from securities held in a brokerage account. Ask a local tax professional and keep complete records.
When did BestProps check these country policies?
The official sources on this page were checked on August 8, 2026. Recheck them immediately before purchase because firms and service providers can change eligibility lists.
