Compare Forex Brokers by Region and Entity
Start with where you live and who would hold your account. Then compare platform, protections and total trading costs. A brand name alone is not enough.
Trade-Forex.info is an HFM affiliate partner. Some linked reviews contain clearly marked affiliate links. Commercial relationships do not establish country eligibility or a broker’s suitability. This list is alphabetical; it is not a performance ranking.
Choose a research region, then confirm your country with the broker. An EEA label does not confirm eligibility in every EEA country.
Country selection provides a research caution, not an eligibility decision. No country choice is saved.
Admirals
MT5 account structures; identify the contracting entity and compare financing as well as spread.
Read Admirals reviewAvaTrade
Start with AVA Trade EU Ltd or the applicable local company; then verify MT5 and all fees.
Read AvaTrade reviewFP Markets
CySEC lists the EU company. Global CPA material does not establish permission for EU referrals.
Read FP Markets reviewFxPro
MT5 and other platforms; the reviewed site excludes CFD residents of the US, Iran and Canada.
Read FxPro reviewHFM
HFM Europe does not accept retail or elective professional clients. International marketing rules exclude EEA traffic; do not use an offshore link to bypass this.
Read HFM reviewIC Markets EU
Read the IC Markets EU review separately from global group offers. The EU FAQ currently states it does not offer an IB/affiliate programme.
Read IC Markets EU reviewPepperstone
MT5 and account pricing comparison. The reviewed EU site excludes Belgium, Spain and the US; verify your country before applying.
Read Pepperstone reviewTickmill
The current review covers the EU offering. Confirm the local entity, account type and referral eligibility before using an affiliate link.
Read Tickmill reviewFour checks before opening an account
- Residence: check the broker’s current country restrictions. A translated website or a working signup link is not proof of eligibility.
- Contracting company: read the legal name on the application and match it with the regulator’s register. Do not assume a group licence protects every account.
- Platform and costs: confirm MT5, symbol specifications, spread, round-trip commission, financing and conversion charges.
- Funding and withdrawal: read the accepted methods, name-matching requirements, fees and complaint procedure.
EEA retail readers
Focus on the local entity and the protections applying to retail clients. Do not request another residency classification or offshore routing simply to obtain higher leverage or an incentive. HFM’s international links are not an option for EEA retail visitors under the restrictions reviewed.
International readers
There is no single worldwide permission list. Eligibility in the UK, Australia, Canada, the US and other markets can differ sharply. International in this directory means the brand has information for other markets, not that it accepts your country. Return to the provider’s own country selector and legal documents.
Compare a real cost scenario
Use the same pair, size and trading session for every quote. Our cost comparison calculator includes spread, commission, financing and slippage. There are no live broker prices in the calculator.
Last research check: 16 September 2026. See each review for sources and test status.
Educational research, not personal investment advice. CFDs are leveraged products and can cause rapid losses. A calculation, indicator or stop cannot guarantee an account outcome.