Guides
Knowledge base for brokers & prop firms
Practical, up-to-date guides on MT5 licensing, Saint Lucia companies and launching a trading business.
How to Get an MT5 License in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Brokers
The complete process for obtaining a MetaTrader 5 license from MetaQuotes in 2026: company activity rules, the 10 required documents, website rules, SumSub verification, license tiers and timelines.
Read the guideMetaQuotes Website Requirements: What Your Broker Site Must Show
MetaQuotes reviews your website before granting an MT5 license. Here is exactly what it must display: company name, registered and physical addresses, contacts, risk warning and jurisdiction disclaimer, plus domain ownership proof.
Read the guideMT5 White Label vs Full License: Which Is Right for Your Brokerage?
Compare an MT5 white label with your own MetaTrader 5 license: control, risk, cost structure, timelines and why most new brokers and prop firms now choose a direct license with MetaQuotes.
Read the guideSaint Lucia IBC for Forex Brokers: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything forex brokers and prop firms need to know about Saint Lucia International Business Companies: legal framework, FSRA position, ownership, taxation, documents, timelines and MT5 suitability.
Read the guideWhy Prop Firms Are Moving to Saint Lucia to Get MT5 Back
How prop trading firms lost MetaTrader access in 2024, why several restored MT5 in 2025 through Saint Lucia entities, and what a prop firm needs to apply for its own MT5 license.
Read the guideBest Jurisdictions to Start a Forex Broker in 2026: Saint Lucia vs Seychelles vs Mauritius
A practical comparison of popular forex broker jurisdictions in 2026 — Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Mauritius and onshore regulators — by licensing, timeline, capital, substance and MT5 suitability.
Read the guideHow to Start a Forex Brokerage in 2026: The Complete Checklist
A practical 2026 checklist for launching a forex/CFD brokerage: business model, jurisdiction, company, MT5 license, banking, liquidity, website, compliance and go-live.
Read the guideHow to Start a Prop Trading Firm in 2026 (With MT5)
Step-by-step guide to launching a prop trading firm in 2026: company structure, Saint Lucia entity, MT5 license from MetaQuotes, payments, terms and market exclusions.
Read the guideLegal Opinion for an MT5 License: What It Is and Why MetaQuotes Wants It
What a legal opinion or representation letter is, why MetaQuotes recommends one, what it should confirm for a Saint Lucia company, and when you need it.
Read the guideProof of Physical Address for MetaQuotes: Your Options Explained
MetaQuotes asks for proof of a real operating address, separate from your registered address. Here are the three accepted options and how to arrange one for a Saint Lucia company.
Read the guideBank Reference Letter for MetaQuotes: How to Get One
MetaQuotes asks MT5 applicants for a corporate bank reference letter addressed to MetaQuotes. Here is what it is, the alternatives, and how to plan your bank account in time.
Read the guideNominee Directors and Shareholders for Broker Companies: What You Should Know
How nominee director and nominee shareholder services work for Saint Lucia broker companies, what privacy they provide, and how MetaQuotes and banks treat them.
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