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Is Deriv Available in 🇫🇷 France?
Yes — Deriv is available in France
Deriv accepts clients from France. Regulated by Labuan FSA & CIMA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇫🇷 France
148 / 341 brokers148 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from France (43% availability). See all available brokers →
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Deriv vs alternatives in 🇫🇷 France
| Regulator | Labuan FSA, CIMA | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, CySEC |
| Min. deposit | $5 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Max leverage | 1000 | 500 | 500 | 30 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Deriv in 🇫🇷 France?
Min. deposit
$5
Spread from
0.5 pips
Max leverage
1000
BrokerRank score
3.96 / 5
- 24/7 trading on synthetic indices
- No commission on most products
- Very low minimum deposit ($5)
- Unique products (multipliers, accumulators)
- Regulated by Labuan FSA & CIMA — legally available to France residents under AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA
Trading conditions in 🇫🇷 France
Regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA. Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
Other recommended brokers available in 🇫🇷 France
Comparing Deriv with other brokers available to France traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
About Deriv
Regulated by
Labuan FSA, CIMA
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Founded
1999
Min. deposit
$5
BrokerRank score
3.96 / 5
Markets
forex, commodities, indices
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Deriv available in France?
Yes — Deriv accepts clients from France. The broker is regulated by Labuan FSA and CIMA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Deriv for France traders?
Brokers we recommend in France include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. All are verified to accept clients from France and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Deriv from France?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Deriv's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in France?
Yes — forex trading is legal in France and regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA. The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in France or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in France?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA and apply to all licensed brokers serving France residents. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
6Which financial instruments can traders in France access?
Traders in France regulated by AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) + ESMA can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. France follows ESMA leverage caps. The AMF actively publishes a blacklist of unauthorised brokers (liste noire).
7Which brokers accept clients from France?
148 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from France. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, Plus500. You can see the full list on our France brokers page.