Get your MetaTrader 5 license. We'll guide every step.

Securing an MT5 license from MetaQuotes is the gateway to launching a professional brokerage. Leverate’s experts guide you through the entire application process and build everything else around it.

Step 01

Regulation

Secure your license FRSA, FSC, FSA, VFSC, CySEC or equivalent

Step 02

MT5 License

MetaQuotes approval prepared and submitted with Leverate’s guidance

Step 03

Deployment

MT5 servers, CRM, liquidity & payments built end-to-end

Step 04

Go Live

Launch your branded MT5 brokerage with 24/7 support

Why it matters

The MT5 license is just the beginning

MetaQuotes grants licenses directly to qualifying brokers. Getting approved requires meeting technical, legal, and financial criteria. Most brokers struggle to navigate this alone that’s where we come in.

Direct MetaQuotes relationship

Your MT5 license is granted by MetaQuotes Software directly. As an established MetaQuotes partner, Leverate helps you present a credible, complete application.

Compliance-ready from day one

MetaQuotes requires proof of regulatory standing and business structure. We help align your documents, jurisdiction setup, and compliance framework before you apply.

Avoid costly delays

Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications are rejected or delayed by weeks. Our team prepares your submission correctly the first time so you get to market faster.

From license to live in days

Once your license is secured, Leverate deploys your full brokerage infrastructure servers, CRM, liquidity, back office in days, not months.

Be prepared ahead of time what you'll need to apply

MetaQuotes evaluates each application against a set of core criteria. Here’s a simplified overview of the essentials you should have in place before submitting your MT5 license application.

Regulatory License

Legal Entity

Financial Standing

Technical Infrastructure

Business Plan

AML / KYC Policy

How it works

Your license journey, step by step

From initial consultation through to go-live, Leverate supports every stage of your MT5 license process and brokerage setup.

Free strategy & readiness review

We assess your current regulatory standing, business model, and target markets to identify any gaps before you apply to MetaQuotes. You’ll receive a clear action plan covering jurisdiction guidance and regulatory gap analysis.

1

Application preparation & submission support

Our team helps compile and review all required documentation for MetaQuotes – corporate filings, compliance policies, infrastructure commitments, and financial proofs.

2

MetaQuotes license approval

MetaQuotes reviews and grants your MT5 server license directly. We stay on hand to respond to any queries from MetaQuotes during the approval period.

3

Full brokerage deployment

With your license in hand, Leverate builds your complete brokerage infrastructure – MT5 servers, enterprise hosting, CRM, client portal, liquidity, payments, and back office – all in days.

4

Go live & scale

Launch your fully operational MT5 brokerage with 24/7 support, ongoing maintenance, and expert guidance to help you grow from day one.

5

What's included

Everything beyond the license

Your MT5 license grants access to the platform. Leverate provides the complete ecosystem needed to operate a professional, competitive brokerage from day one.

MT5 server setup & hosting

Full deployment on Tier-1 data centres with 99.99% uptime & DDoS protection.

CRM & client portal

KYC, onboarding, account management and PAMM accounts in one portal.

Liquidity & data feed

1,000+ instruments via Leverate Prime with deep, competitive pricing.

Risk management & back office

A/B-Book routing, real-time exposure and full back-office controls.

Affiliate & IB system

Multi-level partner network with tracking, payouts and analytics.

Social & copy trading

Let clients follow and replicate top-performing trader strategies.

The Leverate advantage

Inherit a legacy of MT5 expertise from day 1

Running an MT5 environment is harder than it looks. Version updates, server infrastructure, and stability all demand specialists that are genuinely hard to hire. New brokers shouldn’t have to build that expertise from scratch, with Leverate, you don’t.

Beyond infrastructure, you get direct access to our Dealing Desk department, ongoing mentorship from professionals who understand both the MT5 ecosystem and the realities of running a live brokerage.

Broker risk management

Structured oversight of exposure and position risk.

A-Book liquidity

Direct, competitive execution from day one.

Dealing desk mentorship

Hands-on guidance from a team that lives MT5 daily.

24/7 Support

We're with you, every step of the way

From license guidance to launch day and well beyond, Leverate's support team is on hand around the clock. Whatever you need, whenever you need it we're always one message away.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Leverate apply for the MT5 license on my behalf?

MetaQuotes requires the license application to come directly from the licensed broker entity. Leverate cannot apply on your behalf, but we provide end-to-end guidance – reviewing your documents, identifying gaps, and preparing your submission so it meets MetaQuotes’ requirements the first time.

Do I need a regulatory license before applying for MT5?

Yes. MetaQuotes requires applicants to hold a valid financial services or brokerage license from a recognised regulatory body. If you are in the process of obtaining a license, Leverate can help you plan both tracks in parallel so you’re ready to apply as soon as your regulatory approval is granted.

Is MT5 the only MetaTrader platform available to new brokers?

Yes. MetaQuotes no longer issues new MT4 server licenses to brokers. MT5 is the current, supported platform – offering native multi-asset trading, stronger compliance features, an enhanced execution architecture, and a long-term MetaQuotes development roadmap.

How long does the license application process take?

Timelines depend on your regulatory status and document readiness. Once all materials are prepared correctly, MetaQuotes typically processes applications within a few weeks. With Leverate’s preparation support, you avoid the back-and-forth that can extend this process significantly.

How much does an MT5 license cost?

MetaQuotes sets its own commercial terms directly with each broker, including an initial setup fee and ongoing monthly charges based on configuration and add-ons. Pricing is confidential and case-by-case. Leverate can help you scope the right configuration so you only pay for what you actually need at launch.

What's the difference between an MT5 main label and a white label?

A main label is your own MT5 server licensed directly from MetaQuotes, giving you full control, branding, and ownership of the trading environment. A white label runs on another broker’s main label server, which is faster and cheaper to launch but limits configuration, liquidity choice, and long-term independence.

Which jurisdiction should I get regulated in before applying?

The right jurisdiction depends on your target markets, capital, and risk appetite. Common options include CySEC, FCA, FSA (Seychelles), FSCA, ASIC, and VFSC. Leverate’s consultants can walk you through the trade-offs in cost, time-to-license, and market access during your free strategy review.

Can I migrate from an existing MT4 or MT5 setup to Leverate?

Yes. We migrate live brokerages from other providers regularly with zero downtime and full data integrity — accounts, positions, history, symbols, and groups. Migrations typically complete within days and are managed end-to-end by senior MT5 administrators.

What infrastructure and hosting does MetaQuotes require?

MetaQuotes requires enterprise-grade hosting in approved Tier-1 data centres with redundancy, DDoS protection, and 24/7 monitoring. Leverate provides all of this as part of our turnkey deployment, so you can satisfy MetaQuotes’ technical requirements without sourcing your own data centre or DevOps team.

What happens after I receive my MT5 license?

Leverate takes it from there. We deploy your full brokerage infrastructure — MT5 servers, hosting, CRM, client portal, liquidity, payment integrations, and back office — typically within days, and stay on as your long-term technology and support partner.

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