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European Brokers in Finland, 2026
Tracked byIndependent review teamUpdated
Finland sits inside ESMA retail rules with Finanssivalvonta (FIN-FSA) as the integrated supervisor for banking, insurance and capital markets, operating under the Bank of Finland. EU-passported brokers (CySEC, MFSA, BaFin) dominate the cross-border retail offering, while domestic FIN-FSA-licensed names — Nordnet Suomi, Aktia, OP Sijoitus — anchor the regulated equity-and-fund segment. SEPA and MobilePay/Pivo dominate local funding rails.
6 / 6 brokers accept Finland
EuropeanEditorial top pick
01Editorial top pick
01FxPro
Local licenseFCACySECSCBFSCAOpen account at FxPro →- Avg spread
- 0.30pip
- Cost / lot
- $10.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:500
midpoint of broker rangeincl. $7 commissionEU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500Four diversified regulators (FCA, CySEC, FSCA, SCB) with 18+ years operating history · MT4/MT5 Standard accounts are spread-only at ~1.2 typical pips — only use cTrader or Raw if you want commission-based pricing
Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want double tier-1 cover (FCA + CySEC) at one brokerPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro EdgeFounded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 02
02Tickmill
Local licenseFCACySECFSAFSCAOpen account at Tickmill →- Avg spread
- 0.20pip
- Cost / lot
- $8.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
editorial estimateincl. $6 commissionEU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000Raw account: 0.0 from-spread + $6 round-turn — ECN-style pricing in a commission-based tier · Broker publishes "from" spreads only — realised typical is not disclosed on the accounts page
Fits ifYou are EU or UK retail and want FCA + CySEC double cover with ECN-style commission pricingPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 03
03Deriv
Local licenseBVIMFSAOpen account at Deriv →- Avg spread
- 0.70pip
- Cost / lot
- $7.00
- Min deposit
- $5
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
editorial estimateno commissionEU retail (MFSA Malta): 1:30 · Labuan / Vanuatu / BVI entities: up to 1:1000$5 minimum + 25 years of operating history (since 1999 as Binary.com, rebranded Deriv in 2020) · Forex is secondary to synthetic indices (their proprietary product) — CFD instrument breadth is narrower than ECN-focused brokers like Tickmill
Fits ifYou trade synthetic indices (Volatility, Crash, Boom) — Deriv invented this product categoryPlatformsMetaTrader 5, Deriv XFounded in 1999 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 04
04Libertex
Local licenseCySECOpen account at Libertex →84% of retail investor accounts lose money
- Cost / lot
- Floating
- Min deposit
- €100
- Max leverage
- 1:30
For retail clientsCySEC-regulated (Indication Investments Ltd, licence 164/12) with ICF investor compensation and negative balance protection · Single-jurisdiction CySEC coverage — no FCA or ASIC fallback
Fits ifYou are an EU/EEA resident who wants an EU-regulated (CySEC) broker with ICF compensation and negative balance protectionPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Libertex PlatformFounded in 1997 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 05
05AvaTrade
Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVIOpen account at AvaTrade →- Avg spread
- 0.90pip
- Cost / lot
- $9.00
- Min deposit
- $100
- Max leverage
- 1:400
broker-published typicalno commissionEU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400Regulated in 6 jurisdictions · Spread-only pricing at 0.9 pip = ~$9/lot round-turn — wider than ECN/Raw brokers at similar volume
Fits ifYou are AU or EU retail and want CBI + ASIC double cover with 20 years of operating historyPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTradeFounded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
- 06
06XM Group
Local licenseASICCySECIFSCOpen account at XM Group →- Avg spread
- 1.30pip
- Cost / lot
- $13.00
- Min deposit
- $5
- Max leverage
- 1:1000
midpoint of broker rangeno commissionEU/AU retail: 1:30 · XM Global (offshore entity): up to 1:1000$5 minimum makes starting cheap · Standard account EUR/USD spread 1.0–1.6 pip (broker-published range) + $0 commission ≈ $13/lot — one of the highest costs in our list
Fits ifYou want the lowest-friction entry in our list — $5 minimum depositPlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web TraderFounded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026
Country context
- Regulator
- Finanssivalvonta · FIN-FSA — operates under the Bank of Finland; supervises banking, insurance and capital markets; coordinates with ECB and ESMA on EU technical standards
- Currency
- EUR
- Payment methods
- SEPAMobilePayPivoVisa
Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at 30% up to €30,000 and 34% above for residents (pääomatulo). Foreign brokers do not act as withholding agents; income is self-declared via the Vero (Finnish Tax Administration) annual return. The optional OSAKESÄÄSTÖTILI (equity savings account) defers tax until withdrawal.
ESMA leverage caps apply (1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, lower for other CFDs). Negative balance protection is mandatory. FIN-FSA publishes a public investor warnings list; binary options for retail are prohibited. Bank of Finland and FIN-FSA coordinate with ECB on prudential supervision of significant institutions.
Frequently asked
Which brokers accept residents of Finland?+
6 of 6 brokers in our ranking accept Finland: FxPro, Tickmill, Deriv, Libertex, AvaTrade.
Who regulates brokers for Finland?+
Primary regulator: Finanssivalvonta — FIN-FSA — operates under the Bank of Finland; supervises banking, insurance and capital markets; coordinates with ECB and ESMA on EU technical standards.
What payment methods are available?+
Common methods: SEPA, MobilePay, Pivo, Visa.
What are the tax rules for trading in Finland?+
Capital gains on financial instruments are taxed at 30% up to €30,000 and 34% above for residents (pääomatulo). Foreign brokers do not act as withholding agents; income is self-declared via the Vero (Finnish Tax Administration) annual return. The optional OSAKESÄÄSTÖTILI (equity savings account) defers tax until withdrawal.
Scope of coverage
- Brokers tracked
- 14
- Regulators indexed
- 55
- Regulator actions logged
- 2
- Latest pricing verification
- Jun 1, 2026
Pricing and licensing status refresh weekly; the ranking is reviewed quarterly.