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How to Apply as a Professional (Wholesale) Investor with Interactive Brokers

Clients who qualify as professional or wholesale investors can complete a Professional Investor Application to be recognised by IB Aus

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Written by Andrew Gibbs
Updated over 2 months ago

Who Should Use This Application

  • Individual investors

  • Joint account holders (each must complete a separate form)

  • Trustees (for super funds or trusts)

  • Companies or corporate trustees (to be signed by a director)


Application Summary

  1. Download and complete the Professional Investor Application
    You can complete the form electronically or print and fill it in using capital letters and black ink.

  2. Provide your applicant details, including:

    • Full name (individuals)

    • Company name and ACN/ABN (if applicable)

    • Your IB account number

  3. Declaration and Agreement
    You are requesting to be treated as a Professional Investor, acknowledging:

    • You will no longer receive retail protections (e.g. FSGs, PDSs, EDR rights)

    • You understand the legal and financial implications

    • You may be asked to provide additional documentation

  4. Eligibility Criteria (at least one must apply):

    • You hold or control gross assets of at least AUD $10 million

    • You are a trustee of a super fund with net assets β‰₯ AUD $10 million

    • You are an AFSL holder or a related body corporate of one

    • You are an APRA-regulated body, listed entity, or foreign equivalent

  5. Supporting Documentation (required)
    Attach supporting documents such as:

    • Audited financials showing assets

    • Tax returns

    • Statements confirming control or ownership

  6. Sign and submit the form

    • Sign as an individual, director, or trustee

    • If under power of attorney, confirm authority

    • Include a Declaration of Controllers if using controlled entities or trusts


Where to Send the Completed Application

By Mail:
New Accounts Department
Interactive Brokers Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box R229
Royal Exchange, NSW 1225
Australia

By Courier:
Level 40, Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia

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