What is the 2026 forex CFD tax rate for French residents?
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How is forex trading taxed in France?
In France forex CFD profits are taxed under the Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique (PFU) flat tax of 30% — 12.8% income tax plus 17.2% social charges. Traders can elect for the progressive income tax scale instead if it produces a lower bill. Declared on form 2074-CMV.
What is the best forex broker in France?
Top French picks for 2026 are Pepperstone (9.3/10), IG Europe (9.2/10), and Swissquote (8.7/10). All offer AMF-passported services in France via the EU passport scheme. AMF-registered brokers must respect the Sapin II ban on advertising forex CFDs to retail clients in France.
How is forex trading taxed in Europe?
Forex trading tax treatment varies significantly across EU countries. Germany taxes CFD profits at a flat 25% capital gains rate. France treats forex profits as commercial income (up to 45% marginal). The UK taxes most retail forex gains as capital gains (10-20%). Spread betting is tax-free in the UK and Ireland only.
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