If you are outside the USA freetrade.com can not allow you to open an account for this reason.... FROM >>"Freetrade Client Services" <clientservices@freetrade.com> Dear Sir: The IRS currently, does not allow for tax documentation (W-8) in an electronic format. Once this becomes available you will be able to apply for an account with Freetrade. Please check back with us in the future. Sincerely, Client Services Freetrade by Ameritrade