How is forex trading taxed in Switzerland?
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Is Swissquote a safe forex broker?
Yes, Swissquote is among the safest forex brokers globally. Swissquote Bank Ltd holds a Swiss banking license and is regulated by FINMA (CH), the FCA (UK), MAS (SG), DFSA (UAE), MFSA (Malta) and SFC (HK). Client deposits are protected up to CHF 100,000 under the Swiss esisuisse scheme.
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 (18-24% since 30 October 2024). Spread betting is tax-free in the UK and Ireland only.
What is the best forex broker in Europe in 2026?
Our editorial team's top pick for EU traders in 2026 is Pepperstone (9.3/10), followed by IG (9.2/10) and XM (9.0/10). Pepperstone wins on BaFin regulation, a zero minimum deposit and raw 0.0-pip spreads. IG offers the broadest market coverage with 17,000+ instruments. XM adds CySEC cover and strong education. Exness, though highly rated globally, closed EU/EEA retail onboarding in 2019 and does not accept EU residents, so it is excluded from EU shortlists.