How is forex trading taxed in Italy?
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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.
What is the best forex broker in Italy?
Italian forex traders in 2026 should consider Pepperstone (9.3/10), IG (9.2/10), and FXCM (8.4/10). All are CONSOB-registered via EU passport. Italian capital gains tax on CFDs is 26% flat. Italian-language support available at IG and Pepperstone via local desk.
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.