# St Lucia Company

> St Lucia Company sets up Saint Lucia International Business Companies (IBCs) for forex brokers and prop trading firms, and prepares the corporate documents MetaQuotes asks for in an MT5 license application. Incorporation typically takes 3–5 business days after due diligence, and the legal opinion, updated registers and address proofs follow in about one week.

MetaTrader, MetaTrader 5, MT5 and MetaQuotes are trademarks of MetaQuotes Ltd. St Lucia Company is an independent corporate services provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting as an agent of MetaQuotes Ltd. Platform licensing decisions are made solely by MetaQuotes.

Key facts:
- Company type: International Business Company (IBC)
- Minimum directors / shareholders: 1 director and 1 shareholder (can be the same person)
- Foreign ownership: 100% permitted, no local director required
- Incorporation time: Typically 3–5 business days after due diligence
- MT5 document pack: Generally about 1 week after incorporation
- Local licence for non-resident FX/CFD: Not currently required (FSRA)
- Minimum capital: No statutory minimum
- Documents MetaQuotes asks for: 10 items, incl. legal opinion, physical address proof, bank reference letter and SumSub
- MT5 license tiers: Entry (1,000 accounts), Standard (25,000), Enterprise (200,000)
- First MetaQuotes payment: Three months of license fees
- Travel required: No, the process is fully remote

## Services
- [MT5 License Company](https://stluciacompany.com/mt5-license-company/): Get a Saint Lucia company built for a MetaQuotes MT5 license application: IBC incorporation with forex/brokerage objects, legal opinion, registered and physical address proof, registers and good standing. Fixed fee, fast delivery.
- [MetaQuotes Requirements](https://stluciacompany.com/metaquotes-requirements/): Every document MetaQuotes asks for in an MT5 license application: incorporation, good standing, registers, registered and physical address, website, legal opinion, bank reference letter and SumSub verification, explained item by item.
- [St Lucia Company Formation](https://stluciacompany.com/st-lucia-company-formation/): Incorporate a Saint Lucia International Business Company remotely in 3–5 business days: 100% foreign ownership, one director and one shareholder, registered agent and office included. Fixed fee.
- [Forex Broker Setup](https://stluciacompany.com/forex-broker-setup/): Launch an FX/CFD brokerage with a Saint Lucia company: incorporation, MetaQuotes MT5 document pack, legal opinion, bank account assistance and PSP letter. One partner, fixed fee.
- [Prop Firm MT5 Setup](https://stluciacompany.com/prop-firm-mt5-setup/): Prop trading firm lost MT5 access? Set up a Saint Lucia entity with the documents MetaQuotes asks for and apply for your own direct MT5 license. Fast, confidential and fixed-fee.
- [Packages](https://stluciacompany.com/packages/): Compare our three packages: Company Essentials, MT5 Ready and Broker Launch. Fixed-fee, tailored quotes for forex brokers and prop firms setting up in Saint Lucia.
- [How It Works](https://stluciacompany.com/how-it-works/): Our step-by-step process: consultation, KYC, Saint Lucia incorporation, MetaQuotes document pack and application support. Typical timelines explained.
- [Why St Lucia](https://stluciacompany.com/why-st-lucia/): Why brokers and prop trading firms choose Saint Lucia: no local licence for non-resident FX/CFD clients, 100% foreign ownership, fast incorporation, common-law system and acceptance by platform vendors.
- [All Services](https://stluciacompany.com/services/): Saint Lucia company formation, MT5 license document packs, legal opinions, registered and physical address, bank account assistance, PSP letters, nominee services, renewals and corporate changes.
- [About](https://stluciacompany.com/about/): We help forex brokers and prop trading firms set up Saint Lucia companies and prepare MT5 license applications, working with licensed local registered agents and counsel.

## Guides
- [How to Get an MT5 License in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Brokers](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/how-to-get-mt5-license/): 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.
- [MetaQuotes Website Requirements: What Your Broker Site Must Show](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/metaquotes-website-requirements/): 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.
- [MT5 White Label vs Full License: Which Is Right for Your Brokerage?](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/mt5-white-label-vs-full-license/): 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.
- [Saint Lucia IBC for Forex Brokers: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/st-lucia-ibc-for-forex-brokers/): 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.
- [Why Prop Firms Are Moving to Saint Lucia to Get MT5 Back](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/prop-firm-mt5-saint-lucia/): 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.
- [Best Jurisdictions to Start a Forex Broker in 2026: Saint Lucia vs Seychelles vs Mauritius](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/forex-broker-jurisdictions-compared/): 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.
- [How to Start a Forex Brokerage in 2026: The Complete Checklist](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/how-to-start-a-forex-brokerage/): A practical 2026 checklist for launching a forex/CFD brokerage: business model, jurisdiction, company, MT5 license, banking, liquidity, website, compliance and go-live.
- [How to Start a Prop Trading Firm in 2026 (With MT5)](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/how-to-start-a-prop-firm/): 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.
- [Legal Opinion for an MT5 License: What It Is and Why MetaQuotes Wants It](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/legal-opinion-for-mt5-license/): 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.
- [Proof of Physical Address for MetaQuotes: Your Options Explained](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/proof-of-physical-address-metaquotes/): 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.
- [Bank Reference Letter for MetaQuotes: How to Get One](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/bank-reference-letter-metaquotes/): 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.
- [Nominee Directors and Shareholders for Broker Companies: What You Should Know](https://stluciacompany.com/guides/nominee-director-shareholder-broker/): How nominee director and nominee shareholder services work for Saint Lucia broker companies, what privacy they provide, and how MetaQuotes and banks treat them.

## Reference
- [FAQ](https://stluciacompany.com/faq/): Answers to the most common questions about forming a Saint Lucia company, MetaQuotes MT5 license requirements, timelines, banking, taxes and compliance for brokers and prop firms.
- [Glossary](https://stluciacompany.com/glossary/): Plain-English definitions of MT5 license, MetaQuotes, white label, IBC, registered agent, UBO, legal opinion, SumSub, PSP letter, Certificate of Incumbency and more.
- [Full text for LLMs](https://stluciacompany.com/llms-full.txt): all pages and guides in one Markdown file

## Contact
- [Request a quote](https://stluciacompany.com/contact/) — email: info@stluciacompany.com

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