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Options brokers in the United Kingdom for LLC and business accounts
5 brokers open LLC and business accounts for residents of the United Kingdom. The same facts for each: fees, approvals, countries.
A business account is a brokerage account in the name of a company, such as an LLC, a corporation or a partnership. The minimum deposit can be higher than for a personal account. Options approval for business accounts is not in the table, so ask the broker which levels it allows before you apply. 5 brokers open LLC and business accounts for residents of the United Kingdom.
At a glance: 5 brokers, 2 at $0 per contract, 2 with $0 exercise and assignment, 4 approving naked options, 4 working with QuantWheel; median fee $0.10 per contract, lowest margin rate at $50,000 6.25%.
| Broker | QuantWheel | Exercise | Approval | 0DTE | Margin | Offers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 TradeStation | Trade & Sync | $0 via QuantWheelIndex options add $0.75 per contract | $0 | Naked | Yes | Negotiable | |
 Alpaca | Coming | $0 per contractPartner, index and professional rates differ | Not published | Spreads | Yes | 6.25% | |
 Schwab | Sync-only | $0.65 per contractAdditional fees may apply | $0 | Naked | Yes | 10.63% | |
 tastytrade | Trade & Sync | $1 open / $0 close$10 opening cap per leg; other fees apply | $5 | Naked | Yes | 10.00% | |
 eOption | $0.10 + $1.99 per tradeBase fee and other charges apply | $9 | Naked | Not published | 8.20% |
The brokers one by one
What qualifies each for this page, from its fee schedule and options agreement, and the one fact that sets it apart.TradeStation$0 via QuantWheel · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
TradeStation opens options accounts for residents of the United Kingdom. It charges $0 via QuantWheel (Index options add $0.75 per contract). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.
Account typesIndividual, Joint, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Rollover IRA, Beneficiary IRA, Trust, Business.
Alpaca$0 per contract · exercise fee not published · spreads
Alpaca opens options accounts for residents of the United Kingdom. It charges $0 per contract (Partner, index and professional rates differ). It does not publish its exercise and assignment fees. It approves up to defined-risk spreads. It trades on Web, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; placing orders from QuantWheel is coming soon, so today you place them at the broker.
Account typesIndividual, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA (since May 2026), Business ($30,000 minimum); no joint, custodial or trust
Schwab$0.65 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
Schwab opens options accounts for residents of the United Kingdom. It charges $0.65 per contract (Additional fees may apply). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; you place the orders at the broker.
Account typesIndividual, Joint, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA, other IRAs, Individual 401(k), Custodial, Trust, Estate, Organization
tastytrade$1 open / $0 close · $5 per event · naked
tastytrade opens options accounts for residents of the United Kingdom. It charges $1 open / $0 close ($10 opening cap per leg; other fees apply). Exercise and assignment cost $5 each. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.
Account typesIndividual, Joint, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, Beneficiary IRA, Trust, Business; custodial not listed
eOption$0.10 + $1.99 per trade · $9 per event · naked
eOption opens options accounts for residents of the United Kingdom. It charges $0.10 + $1.99 per trade (Base fee and other charges apply). Exercise and assignment cost $9 each. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Mobile. It is not connected to QuantWheel.
Account typesIndividual, Joint, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, Rollover IRA, Coverdell ESA, Custodial, Trust, Business
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