Is AvaTrade regulated? Licences and regulators (2026)
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Data refreshed 25 Aug 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Yes. AvaTrade is regulated by 8 authorities: ADGM FSRA, ASIC (Australia), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands), CBI (Ireland), FFAJ, FSCA (South Africa), ISA and JFSA (Japan). 3 of these are tier-1 (major) regulators.
AvaTrade licences and regulators
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| ADGM FSRA | — | Unclassified |
| ASIC | Australia | Tier 1 (major) |
| BVI FSC | British Virgin Islands | Tier 3 (offshore / registration) |
| CBI | Ireland | Tier 1 (major) |
| FFAJ | — | Unclassified |
| FSCA | South Africa | Tier 2 (established) |
| ISA | — | Unclassified |
| JFSA | Japan | Tier 1 (major) |
What the tiers mean
Tier 1 covers major regulators with strict capital, segregation and conduct rules (for example FCA, ASIC, CFTC/NFA, BaFin, FINMA). Tier 2 covers established regulators with solid frameworks (for example CySEC, FSCA, DFSA). Tier 3 covers offshore or registration-only regimes with lighter oversight. The tiering is our editorial classification; it is not a statement by any regulator.
Before depositing, check the licence number on the regulator's public register and confirm which AvaTrade entity will hold your account — protections such as negative balance protection and compensation schemes depend on the entity, not the brand.
Common questions
Is AvaTrade regulated by the FCA?
No — AvaTrade is not licensed by the FCA according to our catalogue. Its licences are: ADGM FSRA, ASIC, BVI FSC, CBI, FFAJ, FSCA, ISA, JFSA.
Is AvaTrade regulated by ASIC?
Yes — AvaTrade is licensed by ASIC (Australia).
Is AvaTrade regulated by CySEC?
No — AvaTrade is not licensed by CySEC according to our catalogue. Its licences are: ADGM FSRA, ASIC, BVI FSC, CBI, FFAJ, FSCA, ISA, JFSA.
Is AvaTrade an offshore broker?
No. AvaTrade holds at least one tier-1 licence, so it is not an offshore-only broker, although it may also operate offshore entities for some regions.
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