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Brokers by Country · MT

Brokers in Malta, 2026

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Malta is a smaller EU passporting jurisdiction than Cyprus or Ireland but has been a base for several CFD and crypto-asset firms. MFSA-authorised investment firms passport into other EEA member states under MiFID II; firms also use Malta's VFA Act regime for crypto-asset activities ahead of MiCA harmonisation.

5 / 8 brokers accept Malta

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  1. Editorial top pick

    01FxPro

    Local licenseFCACySECSCBFSCA
    Open account at FxPro →
    Avg spread
    0.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $10.00
    incl. $7 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:500
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · SCB (Bahamas) entity: 1:500

    Four 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 broker
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, FxPro Edge

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full FxPro details →

  2. 02Tickmill

    Local licenseFCACySECFSAFSCA
    Open account at Tickmill →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    editorial estimate
    Cost / lot
    $8.00
    incl. $6 commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/UK retail: 1:30 · Seychelles entity: 1:1000

    Raw 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 pricing
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5

    Founded in 2014 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full Tickmill details →

  3. 03AvaTrade

    Local licenseASICFSCACBIBVI
    Open account at AvaTrade →
    Avg spread
    0.90pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $9.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $100
    Max leverage
    1:400
    EU/UK/AU retail: 1:30 · FSCA / BVI entities: up to 1:400

    Regulated 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 history
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, DupliTrade

    Founded in 2006 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full AvaTrade details →

  4. 04XM Group

    Local licenseASICCySECIFSC
    Open account at XM Group →
    Avg spread
    1.30pip
    midpoint of broker range
    Cost / lot
    $13.00
    no commission
    Min deposit
    $5
    Max leverage
    1:1000
    EU/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 deposit
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Web Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full XM Group details →

  5. 05RoboForex

    IFSC
    Open account at RoboForex →
    Avg spread
    0.20pip
    broker-published typical
    Cost / lot
    $6.00
    incl. $4 commission
    Min deposit
    $10
    Max leverage
    1:500
    IFSC Belize offshore only — ECN tier; separate Pro account reaches 1:2000

    ECN account: 0.2 typical + $4 round-turn ≈ $6/lot — among cheapest commission tiers in our list · IFSC Belize only — no tier-1 regulator, no FSCS-equivalent protection

    Fits ifYou're in a non-restricted, non-EU-focused jurisdiction and want ECN-style $6/lot pricing at a $10 entry minimum
    PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, R Stocks Trader

    Founded in 2009 · Verified Jun 1, 2026

    Full RoboForex details →

Country context

Regulator
MFSA · Malta Financial Services Authority — single regulator for financial services in Malta
Currency
EUR
Payment methods
SEPAVisaMastercardBank transfer
Tax

Malta operates a full-imputation corporate tax system with effective rates as low as 5% for non-resident shareholders after refunds. For Maltese-resident individuals, capital gains on financial instruments are generally not taxable when traded on a personal-account basis; trading conducted as a business is taxed at progressive rates up to 35%.

Retail trading rules

ESMA-aligned: 1:30 majors, 1:20 minors and gold, 1:10 non-gold commodities and major indices, 1:5 individual equities, 1:2 crypto CFDs. The Investor Compensation Scheme (ICS) covers up to €20,000 per eligible client. Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services handles consumer disputes, with binding awards up to €250,000.

Frequently asked

Which brokers accept residents of Malta?+

5 of 8 brokers in our ranking accept Malta: FxPro, Tickmill, AvaTrade, XM Group, RoboForex.

Who regulates brokers for Malta?+

Primary regulator: MFSA — Malta Financial Services Authority — single regulator for financial services in Malta.

What payment methods are available?+

Common methods: SEPA, Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer.

What are the tax rules for trading in Malta?+

Malta operates a full-imputation corporate tax system with effective rates as low as 5% for non-resident shareholders after refunds. For Maltese-resident individuals, capital gains on financial instruments are generally not taxable when traded on a personal-account basis; trading conducted as a business is taxed at progressive rates up to 35%.

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.