Best binary options brokers in North Macedonia
Trading binary options from North Macedonia is legal, because nothing in local law prohibits it. Here is which brokers accept people living in North Macedonia, and what to check before your first deposit. Their accounts run in US dollars, so every deposit in denar (MKD) is converted.
By Broksal Team, trading binary options, forex and CFDs since 2017. Updated . How we test
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 North Macedonia
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Our top pick in North Macedonia
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.
- 2
IQ Option
4.0Its own fast platform with 300+ assets, a desktop app and payouts of up to 95%
Accepts residents of North Macedonia
- 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.
- 3
Expert Option
3.7A simple screen, account tiers and a social feed, from a $10 deposit
Accepts residents of North Macedonia
- 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.
North Macedonia at a glance
| Capital | Skopje |
|---|---|
| Currency | denar (MKD, den) |
| Official languages | Macedonian |
| Time zone | Europe/Belgrade |
| Financial regulator | Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Binary options | Legal (no law prohibits them) |
| Brokers accepting residents | 3 of 3 we rank |
Is binary options trading legal in North Macedonia?
Binary options are legal in North Macedonia. No binary-options-specific ban or framework was found. Residents typically use offshore brokers that are not supervised locally.
Before you deposit, check Securities and Exchange Commission’s public warnings and note who you are contracting with: these brokers are registered outside North Macedonia. Our legality guide shows how we classify each country.
Tax
Profits from binary options must be taxed according to the local rules in North Macedonia. The broker does not deduct tax for you. Keep your statements and payment history. This is general information, not tax advice.
Paying in MKD
A card payment in MKD is converted to dollars before it reaches the broker, at a rate set by the card scheme or the payment provider. 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 Belgrade time
| Market | Nov–Mar | Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 01:00–07:30 | 02:00–08:30 |
| London | 09:00–17:30 | 09:00–17:30 |
| New York | 15:30–22:00 | 15:30–22:00 |
Currency pairs move most while London and New York are both open: 15:30–17:30 in winter in Belgrade. On Saturdays and Sundays only OTC assets are open.
First steps from North Macedonia
Use the free demo until expiry times and payouts make sense, then register with your own details, selecting North Macedonia: withdrawals are only paid after identity checks. 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 North Macedonia?
Pocket Option is our pick for North Macedonia: 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 North Macedonia?
No law in North Macedonia prohibits binary options. The brokers that serve North Macedonia are registered abroad and are not licensed locally.
Can I deposit in MKD?
You can pay in MKD, but the account is kept in US dollars, so the money is converted.
Do I pay tax on binary options profits in North Macedonia?
Profits are taxed according to the local rules in North Macedonia. This is general information, not tax advice.