AMF regulated
Best investment platforms in France
Independent comparison of 18 brokers available to residents of France, ranked by fees, regulation and product breadth.
Top picks
Recommended for France
Interactive Brokers
Access 150+ global markets, institutional-grade execution and some of the lowest investing costs available to retail investors. Mostly suitable for experienced investors.
- Min. deposit
- €0
- Best for
- Advanced Investors
- Regulation
- Central Bank of IrelandCSSFFCASEC/FINRA
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Trade Republic
Build long-term wealth with free savings plans, cash yield and investing from as little as €1.
- Min. deposit
- €1
- Best for
- Beginners and DCA
- Regulation
- BaFinBundesbank
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Trading 212
Invest automatically with Pies, AutoInvest and fractional shares in one of Europe's most intuitive investing apps.
- Min. deposit
- €1
- Best for
- Beginners who want
- Regulation
- FCABaFinCySEC
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XTB
Combine long-term investing and active trading in a single platform with real stocks, ETFs and powerful tools.
- Min. deposit
- €0
- Best for
- Investors who also
- Regulation
- KNFFCACySEC
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Lightyear
Multi-currency investing made simple with a modern interface, low FX costs and free ETF trading.
- Min. deposit
- €1
- Best for
- Investors who find
- Regulation
- FCAEstonian FSA
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Scalable Capital
Automate your portfolio with commission-free savings plans and a platform built around long-term investing.
- Min. deposit
- €0
- Best for
- Automated ETF savings
- Regulation
- BaFinBundesbank
Affiliate link · capital at risk
Regulator & tax
Investing from France
Financial services in France are supervised by AMF. All platforms we list operate under MiFID II with client asset segregation.
Tax basics
PFU flat tax of 30% on investment income, or progressive scale option.
General information only — not tax advice.
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