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Can I have a US brokerage account if I live overseas?
Some firms will let you keep your existing brokerage account once you have moved overseas but will not permit clients to open a new brokerage account due to residency in a foreign country. There is no U.S. law that says American expat brokerage accounts must be frozen or shut down when moving abroad.
Can you transfer stocks between brokerages internationally?
Advisors and Fully Disclosed Brokers can request inbound international asset transfers for a client account but the client must create a position transfer instruction first and the Advisor or Broker must use those instructions. You must create a Position Instruction to transfer international assets.
Can I open a brokerage account in Europe?
You can use your existing trading account or open an account with a reputable online broker, and many European stocks can be purchased through ADRs, EDRs or GDRs. More experienced traders and investors who want to buy European stocks can use an international broker, preferably based in the EU.
Can a non-US citizen buy US stocks?
There is no citizenship requirement for owning stocks of American companies. While U.S. investment securities are regulated by U.S. law, there are no specific provisions that forbid individuals who are not citizens of the U.S. from participating in the U.S. stock market.
Can I open a Robinhood account if I live abroad?
You can access your Robinhood account in almost all countries, with the exception of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine.
Do I need an attorney to get a German residence permit?
But you may want to consult an attorney if the letter of intent from a business without a physical presence in Germany will be sufficient. – Karlson Sep 3 ’15 at 12:33 In Germany you’d need to be married to get a residence permit associated with your partner’s job, assuming she’s not German.
Can I open a US bank account if I live abroad?
Any American living abroad, even for an extended period, is well within their rights to use a U.S. address for the sake of opening accounts and receiving mail. In this case, there will be no restrictions on the account.
Can a non US citizen invest in US mutual funds?
Bans on purchasing U.S. mutual funds by non-residents, including Americans citizens, are now the norm. These new restrictions affect bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and retirement accounts (IRAs and 401ks). Many commentators attribute these actions to FATCA and increased offshore tax enforcement efforts.
Can I invest in US stocks if I live abroad?
So, be aware. If you are splitting your time between the US and some other country, and stay at least six months out of the year in your US residence, it’s safe to claim that you are maintaining your US residency. You should be able to invest in your accounts as if you live full-time in the US.