International Brokers
Direct access to global markets. Open accounts with leading international brokers from India — compare fees, features, regulations and available markets.
Global Markets
Stocks, ETFs, bonds.
Multi Currency
USD, EUR, GBP, CHF.
Low Costs
Institutional pricing.
Professional Tools
Advanced order types.
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THE PROFESSIONAL TIER
US-domiciled assets (US stocks, US-domiciled ETFs) may be subject to US estate tax of up to 40% for non-resident aliens, above a $60,000 exemption.
Use Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs where appropriate — Ireland does not levy estate tax on non-residents, which shields your wealth from this exposure.
Read Guide →⚠ Indian residents may face a high minimum funding requirement for Schwab One International accounts. Confirm eligibility before applying.
See Full Comparison →Broker Comparison
| Broker | Markets | Fees | Minimum Deposit | UCITS | Fractional | Estate Friendly | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBKR | 160+ Global | Lowest / Tiered | $0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ via UCITS | ★★★★★ |
| Charles Schwab | US + Global OTC | $0 on US equities | See note † | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ★★★★★ |
| Saxo Bank | 120+ Global | Tiered / Premium | Varies by tier | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ via UCITS | ★★★★★ |
† Charles Schwab One International accounts may require a minimum deposit of approximately $250,000 for eligible international accounts from India. Requirements vary and are subject to change — confirm directly with Schwab before applying.
Fee tiers and minimums change frequently — always confirm current terms directly with the broker before opening an account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interactive Brokers generally offers the lowest overall costs, with tiered commissions, low margin rates, and minimal FX spreads. Charles Schwab offers zero-commission US equity trades but has a narrower market range and a high minimum deposit for Indian residents. Saxo sits at a premium price point in exchange for its platform and fixed-income access.
Yes. Indian residents can open an Interactive Brokers account directly. Funding the account requires a manual LRS wire transfer from your Indian bank, along with the standard KYC documentation IBKR requires for international clients.
The Liberalised Remittance Scheme allows up to $250,000 per financial year, per individual, for permitted current and capital account transactions including overseas investing. This limit is shared across all LRS purposes, not just investing.
Yes — IBKR and Saxo both give access to UCITS-domiciled ETFs listed on exchanges like the London Stock Exchange. Charles Schwab's international offering is primarily US-listed products and does not provide the same UCITS access.
Non-resident aliens holding US-situated assets — including US stocks and US-domiciled ETFs — face US estate tax of up to 40% on values above a $60,000 exemption, applied on death. Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs avoid this exposure since Ireland does not levy estate tax on non-residents.
Yes, proceeds from sales or dividends can be repatriated back to your Indian bank account at any time. You'll need to account for any applicable capital gains tax in India and retain records to support your tax filing.
Most major Indian banks support LRS wire transfers, though processing time, documentation requirements, and TCS handling vary. Banks with a dedicated forex desk or NRI/HNI banking arm tend to process these transfers faster and with fewer back-and-forths.
Yes — IBKR and Saxo both offer genuine multi-currency accounts, letting you hold USD, EUR, GBP and other balances without converting on every trade. This avoids repeated FX conversion costs when investing across different markets.
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