AustraliaRegulationASIC, CySEC, FSC(MU), FSA(SC)
Min. deposit$0
Leverage1:1 – 1:500
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
InstrumentsForex & CFDs
Founded2006
🏛️ Which entity will open your account?
📍 Pick your country above and we'll tell you exactly which entity opens your account at GO Markets.
How is this decided and how do I verify it? →Regulation by region
The entity you sign with — and your protection — changes depending on where you live.
United Kingdom
No FCA (post-Brexit)STP
No own FCA license; UK without FSCSEuropean Union
CySEC with ICFSTP
Go Markets Ltd (322/17) — ICF up to €20,000United States
Not served
No CFTC/NFA registrationAustralia
ASIC no compensationSTP
GO Markets Pty Ltd (AFSL 254963) — no retail compensation schemeRest of the world
Offshore Seychelles/MauritiusSTP
GO Markets International Ltd (FSA SD043) / GO Markets (MU) (FSC GB 19024896) — offshore, no compensationAll licenses
Every regulator where the group holds a license, with its execution model. The entity that applies to you depends on your country (see above).
Account types
Standardno commission, spreads from ~0.8 pip; forex/indices/commodities/crypto/stocks CFD
GO Plus+raw from 0.0 pip + commission ~$2.5/side
Share CFDsstock CFDs at real value with commission, MT5 only
Islamicswap-free depending on jurisdiction
Pros
✓Transparent operation
✓Good reputation
✓Competitive costs
Cons
✗Outside your region, offshore entity
✗Very high leverage (more risk)
Breakdown by axis
The total score (out of 100) is the sum of the 7 axes, with the same yardstick for everyone. Below each one, the rationale with its source.
Regulation: Tier-1 + offshore14/22 pts
Why: ASIC 254963 + CySEC 322/17 (genuine); the rest of the world's retail via Mauritius/Seychelles = offshore
Withdrawals / payments: Isolated complaints10/20 pts
Why: mostly clean (withdrawals 1-2 days); a minority of 'account under review' holds; no regulatory action
Fund safety: Segregated (no compensation)8/15 pts
Why: segregated; ICF EUR20k EU only; ASIC/offshore no compensation
Transparency: Clear10/10 pts
Why: no fines; the FCA 2023 relinquishment was administrative
Reputation: Strong10/10 pts
Why: founded 2006; Trustpilot ~4.4, EA-friendly (free VPS)
Costs: Competitive8/8 pts
Why: GO Plus+ raw 0.0 + $6 round-turn; min $0
Sources
Don't take our word for it — check it yourself. These are the official registries and legal pages we relied on.
🔗 ASIC AFS Licensee — GO Markets Pty Ltd (AFSL 254963)🔗 CySEC registration — Go Markets Ltd (322/17)🔗 GO Markets — legal documentsTrader reviews
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