AvaTrade
AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE
At a glance
Licences and regulators
- Legal name
- AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE
- FSP status
- Authorised
- Categories
- Not available. The FSCA's register search is offline, so we couldn't read the licence categories.
- OTC derivative provider (ODP)
- Not on the FSCA ODP list we checked
- FSCA register Authorised · AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE SourceChecked on 16 Oct 2026
“On the register” means we found this number on the regulator's own list. The FSC Mauritius register shows no licence numbers, so there we match by name and label the number “broker says”. “Claimed by broker” means the broker's site states it and we couldn't check that register automatically. Info may be out of date or wrong. Always check with the regulator before you trade.
Company facts
| Website | avatrade.co.za |
|---|---|
| Head office (country) | Ireland |
| Founded | – |
| Support email | – |
| Legal entities named | AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE · AVA Trade EU Limited · D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd · AVA CAPITAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD · Ava Trade Markets Ltd · Ava Trade Japan K.K. (アヴァトレード・ジャパン株式会社), Kanto LFB (FIBO) No. 1662 · Ava Trade Middle East Ltd · Ava Trade Kenya Limited |
From the broker's own website. Scammers copy contact details, so use the website and email shown on the regulator's register.
Licence details by regulator
| Regulator | Entity · number | Status | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSCA | AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE · 45984 | On the register | Permitted activities are listed on the FSCA register ↗. |
| CBI | AVA Trade EU Limited · C53877 | On the register | Listed on the Central Bank of Ireland register of MiFID investment firms (as at 07 Oct 2026); reference number not shown on that list |
| CySEC | D.T. Direct Investment Hub Ltd · 347/17 | On the register | Permitted activities are listed on the CySEC register ↗. |
| ASIC | AVA CAPITAL MARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD · 406684 | On the register | Permitted activities are listed on the ASIC register ↗. |
| FSC BVI | Ava Trade Markets Ltd · SIBA/L/13/1049 | Claimed by broker | Permitted activities are listed on the FSC BVI register ↗. |
| JFSA Japan | Ava Trade Japan K.K. (アヴァトレード・ジャパン株式会社), Kanto LFB (FIBO) No. 1662 · 1662 | On the register | Listed on the JFSA register of Financial Instruments Business Operators (as at 31 Aug 2026) |
| FSRA ADGM | Ava Trade Middle East Ltd · 190018 | Claimed by broker | Permitted activities are listed on the FSRA ADGM register ↗. |
| CMA Kenya | Ava Trade Kenya Limited · 262 | On the register | Licence number and name match the CMA Kenya licensee list |
A licence only covers the entity and country named. Check which entity your account is with: it's in the client agreement.
Check other warning sources
- IOSCO I-SCAN ↗Warnings from regulators worldwide. Search for “AvaTrade” and “AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE”.
- FCA Final Notices ↗UK fines and bans (Publications → Notices and decisions → Final notices). Search for “AvaTrade” and “AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE”.
- ASIC enforcement ↗Australian media releases on court action and bans. Search for “AvaTrade” and “AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE”.
- CySEC decisions ↗Cyprus board decisions and fines. Search for “AvaTrade” and “AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE”.
- CFTC RED list ↗Foreign firms acting as if US-registered. Search for “AvaTrade” and “AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE”.
- NFA BASIC ↗US futures and forex firm records and actions. Search for “AvaTrade” and “AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE”.
Change log
No alerts or corrections for AvaTrade yet. All fixes are in the corrections log.
Accounts and platforms
| Account | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | From 0.9 pips | Not stated |
Copycats: names and sites that are not AvaTrade
Regulators list these as look-alikes or impersonators. Always check the website address.
- AVA TRADES GOFCA · Unauthorised firm using a similar name · 24/04/2023
- CynavatraderFCA · Unauthorised firm using a similar name · 06/08/2025
- CynavaTrader 4.7 AIFCA · Unauthorised firm using a similar name · 03/10/2025
- Ava+tradeFCA · Unauthorised firm using a similar name · 30/04/2026
AvaTrade: questions and answers
Which licences does AvaTrade name?
We can't tell you whether to trust a broker. Here is what public sources show. AvaTrade names licences from FSCA, CBI, CySEC, ASIC, FSC BVI, JFSA Japan, FSRA ADGM and CMA Kenya. 6 of these were found on the regulator's own register. Always check the regulator's register yourself.
Is AvaTrade regulated by the FSCA?
AvaTrade or a source names FSP 45984. On the FSCA register our status is: Appears authorised. The register shows AVA CAPITAL MARKETS (PTY) LTD t/a AVA TRADE.
Are there regulator warnings about AvaTrade?
Yes. A Canadian securities regulator (NSSC (NS)) issued an investor alert naming "AvaTrade/Avatrade". It may concern the firm itself or someone using its name. A Canadian securities regulator (MSC (MB)) issued an investor alert naming "Avatrade". It may concern the firm itself or someone using its name. A Canadian securities regulator (AMF (QC)) issued an investor alert naming "Avatrade". It may concern the firm itself or someone using its name. A Canadian securities regulator (OSC (ON)) issued an investor alert naming "Ava Trade Limited doing business as www.avatrade.com". It may concern the firm itself or someone using its name. AvaTrade may still hold licences elsewhere.
What is AvaTrade's Trustpilot rating?
4.8 out of 5 from 12,187 reviews on Trustpilot. Trustpilot reviews aren't checked by us.
What is the minimum deposit at AvaTrade?
$100 (USD account, card or wire; no ZAR amount listed), as published by AvaTrade.
Facts from public sources, not advice. We don't rate or recommend brokers.