How to Buy US Stocks from Ukraine

Ukraine has introduced significant forex restrictions, particularly during periods of economic and military stress. Residents face limits on foreign currency purchases and overseas investment, and obtaining US dollars or purchasing US stocks may require special authorization.

Domestic broker with a US partner

Your local broker routes the order to a partner in the United States. You hold real shares with voting and dividend rights, under full identity verification.

International broker account

You open the account offshore yourself and remit under your country’s rules. Ownership is the same, and the reporting duties sit with you.

Perpetual exposure on Canborsa

A US-equity perpetual tracks the share price and settles in crypto: no broker, no remittance, no share, no votes and no dividends. Funding is charged or paid every 1h while the position is open, and deposits arrive as USDC on six networks.

Yes. There is no citizenship requirement to own US stocks, so Ukrainian residents can buy shares of US companies.

Interactive Brokers is rated the best broker for Ukrainian residents trading US stocks.

Ukraine's wartime currency and capital controls complicate dividend payments and repatriation of profits.