The Best Prop Firms in Italy for 2026, Compared
Trade funded capital up to $400K. Keep up to 90%. From $49, refunded on your first payout.
Italian traders use FundedFast to trade the Milan and Frankfurt open and the full London session on simulated capital up to $400K. FundedFast and Italy share an EU footprint. Challenges are priced from EUR 42 ($49), payouts can land via SEPA in EUR, and Italian-language support is available.
FundedFast is one of the top prop firms for Italian traders thanks to an entry fee of EUR 42 ($49) refunded on the first payout, up to a 90% profit share, SEPA payouts in EUR, and direct trading of the Milan and London sessions on $400K simulated capital with no time limits. We accept SEPA, PayPal, and crypto. FundingPips, FundedNext and E8 all open below our entry fee, and all of them except E8 refund it as we do, so price is a real reason to shop around. Italian traders can also test our rules for free every two weeks via the FundedFast Open. FundedFast is a Malta-based (EU) prop firm; we are not authorised by CONSOB because we provide simulated evaluations, not investment services to retail clients.
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 (Milan + London + NY overlap)
- Legal status
- Allowed
Top prop firms in Italy for 2026. And how FundedFast compares
The best prop firm in Italy 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 Italy 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 scored with the same methodology, 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 Italy traders choose FundedFast
EUR payouts via SEPA bank transfer, plus PayPal and crypto. 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. Trading hours cover the Milan and Frankfurt open through the full London and New York overlap. If you're comparing the best prop firms in Italy 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 14, 2026
Competitor data fact-checked by Gabriele Nigro, Trading Analyst & Editor · Last verified August 14, 2026
What to know in Italy
Prop trading evaluations are permitted for Italian residents. FundedFast is a Malta-based (EU) prop firm providing educational simulated challenges on demo accounts. We are not authorised by CONSOB or the Banca d'Italia. CONSOB authorisation applies to investment firms (SIM, SGR, banks) dealing with real client funds. Our simulated challenges do not fall under 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 14, 2026
Taxes on funded trader payouts in Italy
Funded trader payouts received from abroad are typically taxable in Italy. Classification depends on whether the activity is habitual. Habitual traders generally open a partita IVA and may opt for the regime forfettario (15% flat) below the EUR 85K revenue threshold. Occasional payouts may fall under redditi diversi (Art. 67 TUIR). Consult a commercialista before filing your Modello Redditi.
General guidance only. Confirm with a local tax advisor before filing.
Frequently asked questions for traders in Italy
Is FundedFast available in Italy?
Yes. Italian residents can purchase any challenge, trade the evaluation on MatchTrader and receive payouts once funded. Standard KYC is a short video call within 7 days of the first payout request, and a passport, carta d'identita or patente is sufficient.
How are payouts handled in Italy?
Payouts are in EUR or USD via SEPA bank transfer, PayPal or cryptocurrency (USDT/USDC). SEPA is the most convenient option for most Italian traders, with funds typically arriving in your Italian bank account within 1-2 business days.
How are prop trading profits taxed in Italy?
Payouts are typically taxable income. Traders who operate habitually generally open a partita IVA and may opt for the regime forfettario (15% flat rate, or 5% for the first 5 years if eligible) below the EUR 85K revenue threshold. Occasional payouts may fall under redditi diversi (Art. 67 TUIR) on the progressive IRPEF schedule. A commercialista is recommended before filing.
Is FundedFast regulated by CONSOB?
No. FundedFast is not authorised by CONSOB. CONSOB regulates SIM, SGR and banks handling real client funds in financial instruments. What we sell is a simulated challenge on a demo account: we do not hold client funds, execute trades on your behalf, or give investment advice. Because we are not CONSOB-authorised, none of the protections that authorisation provides apply to your purchase.
Can I trade the FTSE MIB or Italian stocks?
The FTSE MIB is not currently available, nor are individual Italian equities. You have access to 40+ forex pairs as well as the major global indices (US500, NAS100, DAX, UK100), commodities and crypto CFDs.
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