Who owns Trading 212?
Trading 212 is run by Trading 212 UK Ltd., United Kingdom. It holds a licence from FCA (609146). The company is private (owners not named on its pages).
| Ultimate owner | Trading 212 (private (owners not named on its pages)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Trading 212 UK Ltd., United Kingdom · reg. 08590005 |
| Licences | FCA 609146 |
| Website | trading212.com |
| Sister brokers | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA 609146 | — | active | register |
About Trading 212
London-based commission-free share, ISA and CFD app with five licensed companies (UK, Bulgaria, Germany, Cyprus, Australia). Its German unit was bought as FXFlat Bank for about EUR 4m, per its 2025 accounts as reported by Finance Magnates.
Headquarters: United Kingdom · Founded: 2004 · Ownership: private (owners not named on its pages)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Help centre lists five Trading 212 companies (UK FCA, Bulgaria FSC, Germany BaFin, Cyprus CySEC, Australia ASIC); clients are placed by country.
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Questions and answers
Who owns Trading 212?
Trading 212 UK Ltd. runs it.
Is Trading 212 licensed?
Yes. Its operator Trading 212 UK Ltd. holds a licence from FCA (609146).
Has the owner of Trading 212 been fined?
We have no regulator fines on record.
Sources
Last checked 20 Oct 2026. How we check facts. CFDs are complex. Most retail accounts lose money.