TL;DR: 3 BestProps-listed firms currently publish a complete restriction affecting Vanuatu traders. FXIFY, The5ers, and FTMO block their forex and CFD services. The5ers also represents futures on the same profile, while no other reviewed futures-only or crypto-only profile had a verified complete Vanuatu restriction.
This is a restricted-firm list. Firms that currently accept Vanuatu residents are not included. Product-only limits and live-account-only limits are not counted as complete bans.
Prop firms that do not accept Vanuatu traders
Every name below has a current first-party policy that explicitly names Vanuatu. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXIFY | Forex and CFD | FXIFY does not establish accounts for Vanuatu residents. | Official policy |
| The5ers | Forex and CFD, Futures | Vanuatu is a Forbidden Territory across The5ers’ current services. | Official policy |
| FTMO | Forex and CFD | FTMO does not provide services to clients in Vanuatu. | Official policy |
Restricted futures prop firms in Vanuatu
1 verified futures firm is in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- The5ers
Restricted forex prop firms in Vanuatu
3 verified forex or CFD firms are in the complete restriction set. Firms with more than one market appear in each relevant section.
- FXIFY
- The5ers
- FTMO
Restricted crypto prop firms in Vanuatu
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 Vanuatu.
Why prop firms restrict Vanuatu traders
These are provider country policies, not proof that Vanuatu has banned all simulated prop evaluations. A firm may exclude the country because of its platform, broker, identity service, market-data vendor, payment processor, or payout network.
Vanuatu is associated with financial-dealer licensing, but a company incorporated or licensed there is not necessarily approved to serve every resident or provide every product. Traders should verify the named legal entity and the exact activity covered by any claimed license.
Vanuatu financial licensing, vatu conversion, and payouts
The Vanuatu Financial Services Commission regulates and supervises investment business and publishes licensing and public-notice information. Residents can use its official records when a platform claims a Vanuatu financial-dealer or virtual-asset authorization rather than relying on a badge or copied license number.
The Reserve Bank of Vanuatu manages monetary policy and the financial system. Vanuatu uses the vatu, so a U.S.-dollar evaluation or reward changes in local value, with additional bank, card, correspondent, and payout-provider spreads or fees possible.
Vanuatu does not operate a large domestic exchange comparable with the markets referenced by most prop dashboards. A simulated position in a U.S. future, forex pair, or crypto symbol normally does not give the trader ownership, custody, or an exchange-cleared account.
International payment reach, identity verification, and correspondent banking can determine whether both checkout and reward work. Confirm the legal beneficiary, resident document, address, payout provider, payout currency, minimum, intermediary route, and expected fees before relying on advertised access.
Keep the current country policy, contract, receipt, identity result, account statements, exchange-rate evidence, and reward documents. Vanuatu does not impose a conventional individual income tax, but fees, business licensing, VAT, company structures, and foreign obligations can still matter, so obtain advice for the exact arrangement.
- Vanuatu Financial Services Commission
- Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
- Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue
- Vanuatu VFSC virtual-asset guidance
What Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu prop firm restrictions FAQ
How many prop firms restrict traders from Vanuatu?
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.
