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Forex broker startup calculator
Estimate your total investment, monthly costs, and break-even point. Enter your own assumptions — everything recalculates instantly.
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Select your jurisdiction
Seychelles
Tier 32-3 months
Vanuatu
Tier 32-3 months
Cyprus (CySEC)
Tier 26-12 months
UAE (DFSA)
Tier 23-6 months
UK (FCA)
Tier 112-18 months
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Technology setup
One-time setup fee for trading platform
Client management system
LP connectivity infrastructure
Payment gateway setup fees
Website development, design, marketing materials
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Monthly operating costs
MT5 license, server costs
CRM subscription
LP fees, bridge subscription
Team costs (support, dealing, compliance)
Rent, utilities, hosting
Client acquisition, ads, content
Operating reserve before profitability
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Break-even analysis
Typical retail trader: 3-10 lots
Spread + commission per traded lot
B-Book profit, swap fees, etc.
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Your estimated investment
Regulatory Capital—
Licensing & Legal—
Technology Setup—
Operating Reserve (12 months)—
Total Investment—
Break-even point
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Active trading clients needed to cover monthly costs
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