The Best Prop Firms in France for 2026, Compared
Trade funded capital up to $400K. Keep up to 90%. From $49, refunded on your first payout.
None of your own savings are at risk trading a FundedFast account, since up to $400K of the capital behind it belongs to the firm. EUR 42 ($49) opens the two-phase challenge, which combines forex, indices, crypto and commodities into one account, pays out in EUR via SEPA within 1-2 business days, and carries no time limit to pass.
A FundedFast account for France covers forex, indices, crypto and commodities together, scales from $5K to $400K, and carries no time limit. The two-phase evaluation starts at EUR 42 ($49), with that fee coming back on your first payout and an 80% profit share by default; the 90% add-on is sold on $50K+ One-Phase and $100K+ Two-Phase accounts. EUR payouts move via SEPA and typically land within 1-2 business days. PayPal, bank transfer and crypto are accepted, and weekly payouts are typically processed in 24-48 hours, never later than 5 business days. FundedFast is a Malta-based prop firm providing simulated evaluations, and is not authorised by the AMF.
At a glance
- Payment methods
- Bank Transfer (SEPA)PayPalCrypto (USDT/USDC)
- Payout currencies
- EURUSD
- Popular challenge sizes
- $10K$50K$100K
- Timezone
- CET / CEST (UTC+1 / UTC+2)
- Best trading hours
- 09:00-22:00 CET (Paris + London + NY overlap)
- Legal status
- Allowed
Top prop firms in France for 2026. And how FundedFast compares
The best prop firm in France depends on what you actually need. Lower entry, higher profit split, longer evaluation windows, or faster payouts. Below is FundedFast lined up against four internationally available prop firms France traders can also access: FTMO, FundingPips, FundedNext and E8 Funding. Figures come from each firm's published pricing, verified on the date shown with the table. Not an affiliate network.
Ownership disclosure: FundedFast operates this website, and FundedFast challenges appear in the comparisons below. Every firm, including ours, is assessed against the same published criteria, and we link to each competitor so you can verify our numbers yourself. How we rank and earn is documented in our editorial policy. Read our editorial policy
- $49 2-phase entry. Refunded on your first payout
- Up to 90% profit split. 80/20 default; the 90% add-on is sold on $50K+ 1-Phase and $100K+ 2-Phase accounts
- No time limit. Evaluations run on your schedule, no 30-day pressure
- Accounts from $3K (1-Phase) or $5K (2-Phase) up to $400K on MatchTrader
- Malta-based prop firm. Simulated evaluations, not a broker
- Min entry
- EUR 42 ($49)
- Profit split
- Up to 90%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- 1-Phase or 2-Phase
- Min entry
- EUR 79No refund at this entry price
- Profit split
- 80-90%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- 1-Step and 2-Step
- Min entry
- EUR 25 ($29)
- Profit split
- 80-100%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- 1-Phase and 2-Phase
- Min entry
- EUR 28 ($32)
- Profit split
- 80-95%
- Time limit
- Varies by program
- Phases
- 4 program types
- Min entry
- EUR 28 ($32)No refund at this entry price
- Profit split
- 80%, 90% or 100%
- Time limit
- None
- Phases
- Multiple programs
Competitor terms sourced from each firm's public pricing page. Last verified August 6, 2026. Euro figures are converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 1.1534 published August 13, 2026. FundedFast charges in USD at checkout.
Why France traders choose FundedFast
Any French bank account receives a EUR payout via SEPA in 1-2 business days, with no correspondent-bank fees or conversion loss along the way. PayPal is accepted at checkout too. Our EUR 42 ($49) 2-phase entry is fair on price, and the fee comes back on your first payout, as it does at every firm on this list except E8 Funding. There's no 30-day countdown telling you when to trade. Evaluations run on your schedule. From the Paris open through the full London session and into the New York overlap, CET hours run 09:00 to 22:00, giving French traders every peak-liquidity window without needing to trade overnight. If you're comparing the best prop firms in France and want to test our rules without committing serious capital, the $5K 2-Phase challenge is EUR 42 ($49) and comes back on your first withdrawal.
Reviewed by John McLaren, Trading Industry Writer · Malta-based prop firm operating since 2024 · Last reviewed August 17, 2026
What to know in France
Prop trading evaluations are permitted for French residents. FundedFast is a Malta-based prop firm (Memento Enterprises Limited, an EU member state) providing educational simulated challenges on demo accounts. We are not an investment services firm and are not authorised by the AMF (Autorite des marches financiers): its authorisation framework applies to firms that execute orders, provide investment services, or hold client funds on live markets. Simulated evaluations with payouts from the firm's own capital sit outside that scope.
FundedFast is a prop firm based in Malta. We provide educational simulated trading challenges on demo accounts. We are not a broker and are not regulated by any financial authority.
Last reviewed: August 17, 2026
Taxes on funded trader payouts in France
FundedFast payouts received from abroad are taxable in France. Occasional trading activity is typically declared under the progressive income tax scale (bareme progressif, roughly 0%-45%) or the flat-rate Prelevement Forfaitaire Unique (30%), while traders operating on a regular, organized basis often register as auto-entrepreneur or profession liberale and declare BNC (benefices non commerciaux) professional income with deductible expenses. Classification is fact-specific; consult an expert-comptable before filing your declaration de revenus.
General guidance only. Confirm with a local tax advisor before filing.
Is prop trading legal in France, and what is the AMF's role?
The AMF (Autorite des marches financiers) supervises investment services firms: those that execute client orders, manage portfolios, or hold client funds on live markets. Our position is that a prop firm like FundedFast does none of those things. The evaluation runs on a demo account, no client funds are held, and payouts come from the firm's own capital against simulated performance, so the AMF's authorisation framework does not apply to it.
That is a description of the regulatory perimeter, not a determination by the AMF, and the treatment of prop-firm evaluations has not been tested by the French courts. Because we are not AMF-authorised, none of the protections that authorisation carries apply to your purchase. Judge a firm on what you can actually check instead: a verifiable payout history, rules published in full before you pay, an identifiable head office, and clear terms. FundedFast operates from Malta, inside the EU, and publishes its complete rule set before purchase.
This is general information, not legal advice. Always read the terms and conditions before buying a challenge.
How are prop firm earnings taxed in France?
Payouts from a foreign prop firm are taxable income in France. For occasional activity they generally fall under the progressive income tax scale (the bareme progressif, roughly 0% to 45% depending on your bracket) or the Prelevement Forfaitaire Unique, the 30% flat tax. Traders who operate on a regular, organised basis often register as auto-entrepreneur or profession liberale and declare BNC (benefices non commerciaux) professional income, which allows deductible costs such as training, equipment or data subscriptions.
Keep the supporting record for every payout (date, amount, FundedFast reference and the EUR equivalent) for your annual declaration de revenus. The exact classification depends on your volume, frequency and the means you employ, so confirm your own situation with an expert-comptable before you file.
This is general information, not tax advice. Speak with an expert-comptable before filing your declaration.
Frequently asked questions for traders in France
Is FundedFast available in France?
Yes. French residents can purchase any FundedFast challenge by PayPal, bank transfer or crypto, trade the evaluation on MatchTrader, and receive payouts once funded. France is not on our restricted list. Standard video KYC applies within 7 days of your first payout request.
Does FundedFast actually pay out?
Yes. Payouts run weekly and are typically processed within 24-48 hours of a valid request (maximum 5 business days), with the challenge fee refunded on your first payout. For French traders that means EUR via SEPA in 1-2 business days. FundedFast maintains verified review profiles on Trustpilot and fxverify where traders post payout experiences, and funded traders share proofs in the Discord community. KYC (a short video call within 7 days of your first request) is the only step between passing and getting paid.
How do French traders get paid?
Payouts are issued in EUR or USD via SEPA bank transfer, cryptocurrency (USDT/USDC), or PayPal. They run weekly and are typically processed within 24-48 hours of a valid request, with a maximum of 5 business days. SEPA transfers in EUR reach any French bank account in 1-2 business days with no conversion loss.
Are prop trading profits taxable in France?
Yes. Payouts received from abroad are taxable in France. Occasional income is typically declared under the progressive income tax scale (roughly 0%-45%) or the 30% flat-rate Prelevement Forfaitaire Unique; traders operating habitually often register as auto-entrepreneur or profession liberale and declare BNC (benefices non commerciaux) professional income with deductible costs. Consult an expert-comptable before filing.
Is FundedFast authorised by the AMF?
No, and it does not need to be for this activity. The AMF authorises investment services firms that execute orders or hold client funds on live markets. FundedFast sells simulated evaluations on demo accounts, holds no client funds, and pays profit share from its own capital, so that framework does not apply. We make no claim of AMF authorisation.
Can I trade CAC 40 stocks on FundedFast?
No. FundedFast offers global forex, major indices (US500, NAS100, DAX, UK100), commodities and crypto CFDs via MatchTrader. Individual Euronext Paris equities are not available, so most French traders focus on EUR/USD, gold and the major indices instead.
How do payouts reach you in France?
FundedFast pays in EUR or USD by SEPA, crypto (USDT/USDC) or PayPal, with weekly payouts typically processed within 24 to 48 hours and a maximum of 5 business days. For a trader in France the most practical route is SEPA in EUR: funds arrive at any French bank within 1 to 2 business days, with no correspondent bank in the chain.
Paying for the challenge is equally local: PayPal, bank transfer or crypto. Card payment is not yet available to French residents at checkout.
Ready to get funded in France? Start your $49 challenge.
Start ChallengeFundedFast in other countries
- IndiaFastest-growing prop trading market, ideal for Asian session traders
- BrazilRapidly growing prop trading community in Latin America
- United KingdomTrade the London session with deep liquidity across all assets
- NigeriaAfrica's largest and most active trading community
- South AfricaTrade London & Asian session overlap for maximum opportunity
- CanadaFull New York session access, strong forex trading culture
- AustraliaAsian & Sydney session trading with no time limits
- GermanyEU-based like FundedFast, trade the Frankfurt session
- MalaysiaActive Asian session community with growing trader base
- ItalyEU-based with SEPA payouts, trade the Milan and London sessions
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asia's fastest-growing trading community, crypto payouts to IDR
- KenyaEast Africa's mobile-money trading hub, crypto payouts off-ramp to M-Pesa
- SingaporeAsia's financial hub with fast USD bank payouts and licensed crypto off-ramps
- SpainEU-based with SEPA payouts in EUR, card and PayPal accepted at checkout
Start your France challenge today.
From $49. No time limits. Up to 90% profit share. Fee refunded on your first payout.