Prop Firms by Country: Restricted Lists for 8 Firms (2026)
One table showing which prop firms accept traders from Pakistan, Nigeria, India, the UAE, the UK, the Philippines and the US, from each firm's official.
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A firm's country list decides whether you can buy a challenge at all, so check it first. On 2026-10-01 the partner firms we cover accepted most of the markets HNL Growth readers come from. The main exceptions were BrightFunded (Pakistan, Vietnam) and Topstep (Nigeria, Kenya, Pakistan). Goat Funded Trader removed Pakistan from its list but now restricts Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and Chile. FundedNext restricts Malaysia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Country Matrix (✓ = not on the official restricted list, 2026-10-01)
| Firm | Pakistan | Nigeria | India | UAE | UK | Philippines | US | Vietnam | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The5ers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Futures ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FunderPro | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Conditional | ✓ | ✓ |
| Goat Funded Trader | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Check | ✓ | ✓ |
| Atlas Funded | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Check | ✓ | ✓ |
| BrightFunded | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (no MT5) | ✓ | ✓ | No MT5 | ✗ | ✓ |
| HashHedge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Check | ✓ | ✓ |
| FundedNext* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No MT4/MT5 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Topstep* | ✗ | ✗ | Check | Check | Check | Check | ✓ | Check | Check |
*Not an HNL Growth partner. "Check" means we could not confirm from the public list.
"Not restricted by the firm" is not the same as "legal where you live". India in particular has strict FEMA/LRS rules (India guide).
Country Guides
- Pakistan · Nigeria · India · UAE · UK · Philippines · US traders
Before You Buy
- Check residence and citizenship rules.
- Don't use a VPN to get around a block. Firms treat it as a breach and cancel payouts.
- Check your payout method works locally.
Related: Prop firm restricted countries explained · GFT restricted countries · Best prop firms for international traders
Official sources: FunderPro Help Center (support.funderpro.com) · The5ers official site (the5ers.com) · Goat Funded Trader Help Center (help.goatfundedtrader.com) · Atlas Funded Help Center (help.atlasfunded.com).
Prop Firms by Country: Your Questions Answered
Which prop firms accept Pakistan?
The5ers, FunderPro, Goat Funded Trader, Atlas Funded and HashHedge on 2026-10-01. BrightFunded and Topstep do not.
Does Goat Funded Trader accept Pakistan now?
Yes. GFT's current help-centre list no longer includes Pakistan, though older guides still say it does.
Can I use a VPN to join a restricted prop firm?
No. Firms check KYC and IP data, and treat VPN workarounds as a breach that can cancel payouts.
Sources checked 2026-10-01: the5ers.com restricted-territory FAQ; support.funderpro.com "Sign-up: Age limits and country restrictions"; help.goatfundedtrader.com "Which countries are restricted"; help.brightfunded.com restricted-countries article (2026-09-15) and brightfunded.com footer; help.atlasfunded.com geographical-restrictions article; hashhedge.com Terms §4.3 (2026-09-29); help.fundednext.com restricted list (2026-08-27); help.topstep.com eligibility page (2026-09-04, via search snippet).
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Rules, prices and payout terms on this page were checked against the official websites, help-centre articles and published terms of the firms mentioned, on the date above. Prop firms and brokers change conditions often — confirm the current version on the official site before you buy or deposit. Read our editorial methodology and affiliate disclosure.
Official sources & documentation verified
- FunderPro Help Center(support.funderpro.com)
- The5ers official site(the5ers.com)
- Goat Funded Trader Help Center(help.goatfundedtrader.com)
- Atlas Funded Help Center(help.atlasfunded.com)
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