BDSwiss — Kenya
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- Kenyan clients are onboarded under the offshore entity BDSwiss (Seyche
- Licence number
- C116016172
- Established
- 2012group
- Min deposit, USD
- 10 USDgeo
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · BDSwiss WebTrader · iOS
- Local funding
- Cards, bank/wire and e-wallets; Kenya-specific r
- Max leverage
- 2000geo
- EURUSD
- 1.3 pipsgeo
This broker against the Kenya middle (30 of 55)
| BDSwiss | Kenya median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 5.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 10 USDgeo | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 2000geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | 24 hours hgroup | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 1.3 pipsgeo | 1.05 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | 0.0 pipsgeo | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2012group | 2009.0 |
| Platforms | 5 | 3 |
Accepts residents of Kenya
Through an offshore entity
Score (5/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
Kenyan clients are onboarded under the offshore entity BDSwiss (Seychelles) Ltd (FSA) / BDS Markets (FSC Mauritius).
Offshore entity
Account types and entry terms
Cent (min ~$10), Classic (min ~$10), VIP (min $250), Raw/Zero (min $500).
How long a withdrawal takes
What one lot actually costs in Kenya (30 of 55)
raw+commission
The public rating
Platforms and markets (5)
MT4 · MT5 · BDSwiss WebTrader · iOS · Android
250+ CFDs: forex, shares, indices, commodities and 26+ cryptocurrencies.
How Kenya treats trading income
Forex/CFD profit treated as ordinary income for most retail traders (not capital gains), added to taxable income, taxed on graduated bands roughly 10% up to a top marginal rate of 35% (as of the review; verify with KRA). Trading via a company: corporate rate 30%. Tax residents file an annual return declaring worldwide income including foreign-sourced trading gains, between 1 January and 30 June; i
Where else a Kenya resident can go (6)
Where it does not serve
Algeria, Bahrain, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Yemen
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (2)
Checked: 2026-07-09
- global.bdswiss.com/account-types page
- cma.or.ke domain
FAQ (5)
Does BDSwiss accept residents of Kenya?
Through an offshore entity.
Which entity onboards a Kenya client of BDSwiss?
Kenyan clients are onboarded under the offshore entity BDSwiss (Seychelles) Ltd (FSA) / BDS Markets (FSC Mauritius).
What licence does BDSwiss hold for Kenya?
Licence C116016172.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at BDSwiss?
5.0 USD per round turn against a Kenya median of 7.0 USD, measured on 30 of 55 brokers.
How long does a withdrawal from BDSwiss take?
24 hours hours as published. process most requests within 24 hours