Is Quotex legal? It depends on where you are
There is no single yes/no answer. Quotex is offshore and unregulated by tier-one authorities, and whether you may legally use it depends on your own country's rules — not on whether the website loads.
Availability is not legal authorisation
The most common mistake is assuming that because a website opens and accepts a sign-up, the activity must be legal where you are. It does not work that way. Whether you may lawfully trade fixed-time options depends on your country's financial-services and consumer-protection laws, and on whether the operator is licensed to offer the product to residents there. A platform can be reachable in places where the product is restricted or banned.
What "offshore and unregulated" means here
Quotex operates from an offshore jurisdiction and is not authorised by a tier-one regulator such as the FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia) or CySEC (EU). In practice that often means no local licensing for your country, limited formal dispute routes, and none of the compensation schemes a regulated broker might carry. This is central to both legality and safety — see is Quotex safe? for the safety angle.
How to check your own situation
- Search your national financial regulator's website for "binary options" or "CFDs / digital options".
- Check whether the operator appears on any local licensed-firm register — or on a warning list.
- Look for consumer warnings about offshore trading platforms in your country.
- If you are unsure, treat it as restricted and seek qualified local advice before depositing.
We deliberately do not publish a country-by-country "legal/illegal" list, because rules change and getting it wrong could mislead you. The reliable source for your location is your own regulator, not an affiliate website.
Frequently asked questions
There is no universal answer. Some countries permit fixed-time/digital options, some restrict them to licensed providers, and some prohibit them outright. Quotex operating offshore does not make it authorised where you live. Check your national financial regulator before opening an account.
No. Technical availability is not legal authorisation. A platform can be reachable in a country where the product is restricted or where the operator is not licensed. Treat availability and legality as two separate questions.
No. This page is general information, not legal advice. For your situation, rely on your national regulator's guidance or a qualified local professional.