Brokers by Country · UG
Crypto Brokers in Uganda, 2026
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Uganda has no domestic retail forex/CFD framework — the CMA Uganda supervises the Uganda Securities Exchange and broker-dealers, while the Bank of Uganda (BoU) handles banking and the shilling (UGX). Most retail FX/CFD activity routes through offshore brokers; mobile money (MTN MoMo, Airtel Money) handles smaller flows alongside USD wires and stablecoins.
3 / 3 brokers accept Uganda
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01Editorial top pick
01AvaTrade
ASICFSCACBIBVIOpen account at AvaTrade →- Avg spread
- 0.90pip
- Cost / lot
- $9.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:400
broker-published typicalno commissionEU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating historyPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTradeFounded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 02
02Libertex
SVG FSAOpen account at Libertex →- Avg spread
- 0.50pip
- Cost / lot
- $5.00
- Min deposit
- $10
- Max leverage
- 1:999
midpoint of broker rangeno commissionLibertex International (St. Vincent & the Grenadines). EU/EEA residents are served by the separate CySEC-regulated entity at 1:30.$10 minimum + Forex Club heritage (founded 1997) — long operating history · Offshore SVG (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) registration only — no tier-1 (FCA/ASIC) or EU (CySEC) oversight
Fits ifYou have $10 to start — one of the lowest entry minimums in our listPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex PlatformFounded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 03
03Bybit
VARA1 actionOpen account at Bybit →- Avg spread
- 0.10pip
- Cost / lot
- $4.00
- Min deposit
- None
- Max leverage
- 1:500
broker-published typicalincl. $3 commissionUp to 1:500 on FX/CFD via MT5 · 1:100+ on crypto perpetuals · no ESMA cap (offshore crypto-CFD exchange)MT5 CFD offering with ~0.1 typical spread + ≈$3 RT equivalent — cost-competitive with ECN tiers despite crypto-first business · FX CFDs are secondary product — Bybit core business is crypto derivatives, FX depth and liquidity differ from dedicated forex brokers
Fits ifYou already trade crypto at Bybit and want FX CFDs in the same unified-margin accountPlatformsMetaTrader 5, BybitFounded in 2018 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
Country context
- Regulator
- CMA Uganda · Capital Markets Authority — supervises Uganda Securities Exchange and broker-dealers; the Bank of Uganda (BoU) handles banking and currency
- Currency
- UGX
- Payment methods
- MTN Mobile Money UgandaAirtel MoneyWire transfer (USD)USDT
Personal income tax is progressive up to 40%. Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at 30%. Foreign brokers do not withhold; income is self-declared via the URA (Uganda Revenue Authority) annual return.
There are no statutory leverage caps for offshore-served residents; brokers apply their own limits. CMA Uganda and BoU publish warnings against unauthorised forex schemes — pyramid-style schemes have been a recurring consumer-protection concern in East Africa. BoU exchange controls are relatively liberal.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Uganda?+
3 of 3 brokers in our ranking accept Uganda: AvaTrade, Libertex, Bybit.
Who regulates brokers for Uganda?+
Primary regulator: CMA Uganda — Capital Markets Authority — supervises Uganda Securities Exchange and broker-dealers; the Bank of Uganda (BoU) handles banking and currency.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: MTN Mobile Money Uganda, Airtel Money, Wire transfer (USD), USDT.
What are the tax rules for trading in Uganda?+
Personal income tax is progressive up to 40%. Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at 30%. Foreign brokers do not withhold; income is self-declared via the URA (Uganda Revenue Authority) annual return.
Scope of coverage
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
- 2
- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.