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Forex Trading by EU Country

Each EU member state has its own tax rules, compensation limits, and regulatory nuances. Explore the specifics for your country below.

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Germany

BaFin

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 100,000 (deposits) + EUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are subject to the Abgeltungsteuer (flat tax) of 25% plus 5.

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France

AMF

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 70,000 (securities) + EUR 100,000 (deposits)

Forex profits are subject to the Prelevement Forfaitaire Unique (PFU/flat tax) of 30% (12.

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Italy

CONSOB

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed at a flat rate of 26% (imposta sostitutiva).

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Spain

CNMV

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 100,000 (FOGAIN)

Forex profits are taxed as savings income (rendimientos del ahorro) on a progressive scale: 19% (up to EUR 6,000), 21% (EUR 6,001-50,000), 23% (EUR 50,001-200,000), 27% (EUR 200,001-300,000), and 28% (above EUR 300,000).

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Netherlands

AFM

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

The Netherlands uses a unique wealth tax system (Box 3).

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Poland

KNF

CurrencyPLN
CompensationEUR 20,100 (securities)

Forex profits are taxed at a flat 19% rate (podatek od zyskow kapitalowych).

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Ireland

CBI

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at 33%.

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Sweden

FI

CurrencySEK
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex profits are taxed as capital gains at 30%.

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Austria

FMA

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex profits are subject to Kapitalertragsteuer (capital gains tax) at a flat rate of 27.

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Belgium

FSMA

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Belgium has banned the distribution of CFDs, binary options, and forex to retail consumers since 2016 (Royal Decree).

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GB

United Kingdom

FCA

CurrencyGBP
CompensationGBP 85,000 (FSCS)

Forex trading profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) at 10% for basic-rate taxpayers or 20% for higher and additional-rate taxpayers.

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CH

Switzerland

FINMA

CurrencyCHF
CompensationCHF 100,000 (esisuisse deposit protection)

Capital gains from private forex trading are generally tax-free in Switzerland for most individuals, as they are considered private asset management.

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PT

Portugal

CMVM

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 25,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed at a flat rate of 28% on capital gains.

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DK

Denmark

Danish FSA

CurrencyDKK
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed as capital income at 27% on gains up to DKK 61,000 and 42% on gains above that threshold.

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FI

Finland

FIN-FSA

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed as capital income at 30% on gains up to EUR 30,000 and 34% on gains exceeding that threshold.

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GR

Greece

HCMC

CurrencyEUR
CompensationEUR 30,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed at a flat rate of 15% on capital gains.

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CZ

Czech Republic

CNB

CurrencyCZK
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed at a flat rate of 15%.

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RO

Romania

ASF

CurrencyRON
CompensationEUR 20,000 (securities)

Forex trading profits are taxed at a flat rate of 10% on capital gains, one of the lowest rates in the EU.

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NO

Norway

Finanstilsynet

CurrencyNOK
CompensationNOK 2,000,000 (deposits via Bankenes Sikringsfond)

Forex trading profits are taxed at a flat rate of 22% on capital gains.

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