AvaTrade — South Africa
Key facts (8)
- Who actually onboards you
- Local Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd
- Licence number
- 45984
- Established
- 2006group
- Min deposit, USD
- 100 USDgeo
- Platforms
- MT4 · MT5 · WebTrader · AvaTradeGO
- Local funding
- ZAR bank transfer, cards, wire, Skrill/Neteller.
- Max leverage
- 400geo
- EURUSD
- 0.9 pipsgeo
This broker against the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
| AvaTrade | South Africa median | |
|---|---|---|
| Round turn, USD | 9.0 USD | 7.0 USD |
| Min deposit, USD | 100 USDgeo | 50.0 USD |
| Max leverage | 400geo | 500.0geo |
| Withdrawal, h | no data | 24.0 h |
| EURUSD, standard | 0.9 pipsgeo | 1.0 pips |
| EURUSD, raw | not priced | 0.0 pips |
| Established | 2006group | 2009.5 |
| Platforms | 6 | 3.0 |
Accepts residents of South Africa
Yes
Score (4/6 axes)
Shown, not ranked: no review-platform rating
Licence check
Who actually onboards you
Local Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd
Entity not established
Local Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd (FSCA-licensed); many SA sign-ups onboarded via BVI entity.
Cost per round turn, and the South Africa middle (60 of 104)
standard
The numbers across South Africa
Round-turn cost, USD (60 of 104)
Median 7.0 · Range 1.5–20.0 USD
Minimum deposit, USD (36 of 104)
Median 50.0 · Range 0.0–1000.0 USD
What each account gives you
Retail, Islamic, AvaOptions; min USD/ZAR 100 equiv.
What the broker publishes about payouts
Reviews
Trading software and asset classes (6)
MT4 · MT5 · WebTrader · AvaTradeGO · AvaOptions · AvaSocial
FX, indices, shares, commodities, crypto CFDs, options.
Trading profits and South Africa tax
SARS taxes residents on worldwide income. Frequent/active forex trading is generally taxed as income at the individual's marginal rate (progressive 18%-45%), not as capital gains. Active traders typically register for provisional tax (IRP6 due end-Aug and end-Feb, plus a third top-up if owing) and file the annual ITR12; trading-related expenses are deductible. Rates/brackets change annually - pres
Where it wins, where it loses
Pros (2)
- Licensed locally: 45984
- Swap-free account available
Cons (3)
- Round turn 9.0 USD against a South Africa median of 7.0
- Withdrawal time not published
- No public review-platform rating, so the review axis is absent
The rest of the shortlist in South Africa (6)
Where it does not serve
no data
Methodology
2 + 3 × weighted mean of six axes · reviews 25%, cost 20%, safety 20%, payouts 15%, track_record 10%, platforms 10%
Verified · what changed · sources (3)
Checked: 2026-07-09
- avatrade.com domain
- forexbrokers.co.za/reviews/avatrade-review page
- fxscouts.co.za domain
FAQ (4)
Does AvaTrade accept residents of South Africa?
Yes.
Which entity onboards a South Africa client of AvaTrade?
Local Ava Capital Markets Pty Ltd
What licence does AvaTrade hold for South Africa?
Licence 45984.
What does one EURUSD lot cost at AvaTrade?
9.0 USD per round turn against a South Africa median of 7.0 USD, measured on 60 of 104 brokers.