- MetaQuotes licenses companies only, and only MetaTrader 5.
- The company must be established for trading, forex or brokerage activities; an FX licence or a legal opinion proves it.
- Ten documents are required, from the Certificate of Incorporation to SumSub verification of the UBO.
- Inconsistency between documents and website is the most common cause of delay.
What changed at MetaQuotes
MetaQuotes stopped selling new MetaTrader 4 licences years ago, and since early 2024 it has actively cut off firms that offered MetaTrader without a direct agreement. Prop trading firms and loosely structured white labels were hit hardest. Today, the dependable way to offer MetaTrader 5 is a licence held by your own company, after a compliance review of that company.
Step 1: Check eligibility
- A company, not an individual.
- The right activity. The company must be established for trading of financial instruments, online forex services, or brokerage and financial services. MetaQuotes recommends a legal opinion about the jurisdiction.
- A corporate bank account confirmed by a reference letter.
- A compliant website on a domain the company owns.
- Upfront payment of three months of licence fees.
Step 2: Choose your route
There are three ways to meet the activity requirement:
- Regulated licence: Mauritius FSC or Bahamas SCB. Strongest profile, several months, real substance.
- Offshore licence: Comoros (Mwali). Weeks, light requirements, limited recognition.
- No FX licence: Saint Lucia IBC with objects and a legal opinion. Fastest.
See our jurisdiction comparison for details.
Step 3: Prepare the 10 documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Certificate of Good Standing or Incumbency (if older than six months)
- Register of Directors
- Register of Shareholders, identifying the UBO
- Proof of registered address
- Proof of physical address
- Domain ownership and an operational website
- Document confirming relevant activities (licence, Memorandum or legal opinion)
- Bank reference letter addressed to MetaQuotes
- SumSub verification of signatory and UBO
Each item is explained in The 10 MetaQuotes documents explained.
Step 4: Make the website compliant
The site must show the full company name, registered and physical addresses, email or contact form and telephone, a risk warning, a jurisdiction disclaimer and, if you hold one, your licence details. Everything must match the corporate documents exactly.
Step 5: Apply, verify and answer questions
The company submits the application; the signatory and UBO complete SumSub. MetaQuotes may ask about ownership, business model or target markets. Fast, consistent answers matter. Licence tiers are Entry (up to 1,000 real accounts), Standard (up to 25,000) and Enterprise (up to 200,000).
Frequently asked questions
Is an FX licence mandatory for an MT5 licence?
No. MetaQuotes needs proof that the company may carry out trading activities; a legal opinion can provide this for a Saint Lucia IBC.
Can I apply with a company I already have?
Yes, if its objects, addresses, bank and website meet the checklist. We review existing companies first.