How do I open an account with TabTrade?
Opening an account with TabTradeinvolves:
Completing an online application form with your personal and contact details.
Answering some questions about your trading experience and financial situation.
Providing identification documents to verify your identity and address.
Once your application and documents are reviewed and approved, you can fund the account and start trading.
The process is quick, easy and transparent.
What is the minimum age to trade with TabTrade?
TabTrade requires clients to be at least 18 years old to open an account and trade.
What documentation is required to open an account?
Typically to open an account with TabTrade, we will require:
Proof of identity – such as a passport or government-issued ID with a photo.
Proof of address – such as a recent (within the last 6 months) utility bill, bank statement or official document showing your residential address.
This is not an extensive list, but will cover most cases. Depending on your jurisdiction and account type, additional documents may be requested.
What are your AML / ID requirements?
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and ID requirements are set by regulators to prevent misuse of financial services.
TabTrade, like other brokers must:
verify identity and address;
understand the nature of the client relationship;
monitor transactions for suspicious activity.
How do I upload my photo ID and other documents?
TabTrade will provide a secure upload area within the client portal where you can submit photos or scans of your documents. We may request additional details and we will contact you using official channels, such as from our help email.
Why do I need to upload my photo ID and other documents?
TabTrade, like all regulated and licenced brokers are legally required to verify your identity and address to:
comply with KYC/AML regulations;
help prevent fraud and financial crime;
ensure accounts are opened in the correct name and jurisdiction.
This verification is a standard part of opening any regulated trading account.
How long does it take to verify my documents?
Typically your documents will be verified and approved within a few minutes using our electronic verification process.
Verification times vary depending on workload, document quality and any extra checks required. Delays can also happen when documents fail to upload successfully. In this case we may need to contact you and ensure we have the right document in the right format. Even in this case, we endeavour to have this communicated with you and resolved within 1 business day.
Can I open a corporate/company account?
Yes, you can open a corporate or company account with TabTrade. We require more details and supporting documents compared to an individual account.
Please refer to the list below:
Certificate of Incorporation (also known as Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Formation, Certificate of Registration, or Business License - This is a government-issued document acting as the company's "birth certificate," which verifies the company's legal existence, confirms its official name, and provides its unique registration number for background checks.
Articles of Association (also known as Bylaws, Operating Agreement, or Constitution - This is the company's internal "rulebook" or contract between shareholders, which defines how decisions are made, the powers of the directors, and crucially for banks, who has the authority to sign checks and control funds.
Shareholder/director register - showing who the current directors and shareholders are.
Standard photo ID + proof of address for each director and shareholder
Proof of address for the company's registered office
Can I have more than one trading account?
Yes, you can have more than one trading account with TabTrade.
TabTrade allows up to 5 trading accounts per person by default, with more available upon approval. Should you require more, you can contact us to request an increase to your limit.
What base currencies can I open an account in?
TabTrade allows you to open an account in the following base currencies:
AUD
CAD
CHF
EUR
GBP
SGD
USD
There are no restrictions based on your region. All above currencies are available to all users.
What account types do you offer and how do they compare to each other?
TabTrade offers the following account types:
Standard
Edge
VIP
Each account type has different benefits and is suitable to different types of traders. The best way to compare and choose between account types is to visit our account type comparison table located on the TabTrade Accounts Page on our site.