Best binary options brokers in Mauritania
No law in Mauritania bans binary options, so residents can open an account with an international broker. Of the three platforms we rank, all three take clients from Mauritania. Their accounts run in US dollars, so every deposit in Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU) is converted.
How we score
Each binary options broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:
Platform (25%), costs and payouts (20%), deposits and withdrawals (15%), support (15%) and transparency and regulation (25%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal. None of these brokers is licensed by a top-tier regulator, which is why their transparency scores are low.
Availability is checked against each broker’s published list of restricted countries. The order of the ranking is set by our authors from their own experience with these platforms, so it does not always follow the scores.
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Top 3 for Mauritania
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Our top pick in Mauritania

Pocket Option
4.1Trades from $1, a $50,000 demo you can open without registering, and copy trading
- Minimum deposit
- $5
- Minimum trade
- $1
- Maximum payout
- Up to 92%
- Demo account
- $50,000, no sign-up
Open free accountBinary options are high-risk; you can lose your whole stake.
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IQ Option
4.0Its own fast platform with 300+ assets, a desktop app and payouts of up to 95%
Available to people living in Mauritania
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Minimum trade
- $1
- Maximum payout
- Up to 95%
- Demo account
- $10,000, after sign-up
Open free accountBinary options are high-risk; you can lose your whole stake.
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Expert Option
3.7A simple screen, account tiers and a social feed, from a $10 deposit
Available to people living in Mauritania
- Minimum deposit
- $10
- Minimum trade
- $1
- Maximum payout
- Up to 90%
- Demo account
- $10,000, no sign-up
Open free accountBinary options are high-risk; you can lose your whole stake.
Binary options are high-risk products. Each trade is all-or-nothing: if the price ends on the wrong side, you lose the whole amount you staked. Most people who trade them lose money. Only trade with money you can afford to lose, and start on the free demo account. Nothing here is investment advice, and past payouts do not predict future results.
Mauritania at a glance
| Capital | Nouakchott |
|---|---|
| Currency | Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU, UM) |
| Official languages | Arabic |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
| Financial regulator | Central bank |
| Binary options | Legal (no law prohibits them) |
| Brokers accepting residents | 3 of 3 we rank |
Is binary options trading legal in Mauritania?
Binary options are legal in Mauritania. No specific framework for binary options was found. Anyone who trades uses offshore brokers.
Central bank does not supervise these brokers: they serve Mauritania from abroad, and your client agreement is governed by the law of the country where the broker is registered. Our legality guide shows how we classify each country.
Tax
Any profit is taxable under the tax law of Mauritania; offshore brokers do not report to the local tax office or withhold anything. Keep your statements and payment history. This is general information, not tax advice.
Paying in MRU
When you deposit Mauritanian ouguiya by card or e-wallet, the payment provider converts it to dollars at its own rate and your bank may add a fee. On a $10 deposit that can cost more than the trades themselves. Payment options depend on the country you choose at registration, and withdrawals usually go back to the method you paid with.
Market hours in Abidjan time
| Market | Nov–Mar | Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 00:00–06:30 | 00:00–06:30 |
| London | 08:00–16:30 | 07:00–15:30 |
| New York | 14:30–21:00 | 13:30–20:00 |
Currency pairs move most while London and New York are both open: 14:30–16:30 in winter and 13:30–15:30 in summer in Abidjan. Outside these hours you will mostly trade OTC assets, priced by the broker.
First steps from Mauritania
Practise on the demo first. Register with your real details and Mauritania as your country of residence, as the broker verifies this before paying out. Deposit bonuses are optional, carry a trading-volume condition and can be declined. Full pros, cons and costs of each broker are in our main ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Which binary options broker is best in Mauritania?
Pocket Option is our pick for Mauritania: a $5 minimum deposit, trades from $1 and a $50,000 demo without registration. IQ Option and Expert Option are also available.
Is binary options trading legal in Mauritania?
No law in Mauritania prohibits binary options. The brokers that serve Mauritania are registered abroad and are not licensed locally.
Can I deposit in MRU?
You can pay in MRU, but the account is kept in US dollars, so the money is converted.
Do I pay tax on binary options profits in Mauritania?
Profits are taxed according to the local rules in Mauritania. This is general information, not tax advice.
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