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According to Investopedia<\/a>, the foreign exchange (Forex) market is the world\u2019s largest asset marketplace by trading volume and liquidity. This is one of the main reasons its popularity has been steadily increasing for several years. To be effective and make steady profits on the forex market, you need to have in-depth knowledge of the market, good intuition and be a fast decision-maker. But if you already have experience in trading (especially as Introducing Broker, IB), understand the rules of the forex market and know the needs of traders, you should consider becoming a Forex broker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this text, we will present selected solutions that will allow you to start your FX brokerage business the easiest and the fastest possible way without having to incur substantial financial outlays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a trusted FX technology provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, time is money, and you don\u2019t want to overpay. That\u2019s why, regardless of your experience in the forex business, you should start by finding a partner, be it a forex consultant or technology provider. Look for companies operating as FX one-stop-shop offering assistance in completing formalities, providing technology and IT support and turnkey solutions to help you acquire customers. Remember to pay attention to future costs as they will have a big impact on your FX brokerage business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about services essential to starting and developing a viable FX or Crypto company.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register a company to become Forex broker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To conduct your forex business according to all legal requirements, you must register a company. There are three types of legal jurisdictions for forex services (unregulated, semi-regulated and regulated), varying in license cost and scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unregulated jurisdictions to become Forex Broker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unregulated jurisdictions \u2013 countries like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or the Marshall Islands don\u2019t have special regulations for forex services, and registration is just a formality. 9 out of 10 FX brokers use this option since it\u2019s hustle-free \u2013 the cheapest and easiest to obtain. But it doesn\u2019t give the right to operate in the biggest markets, e.g. European, and can cause some difficulties in relations with banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jurisdictions supervised by regulatory agencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regulated jurisdictions are the European Union countries, with the UK and Cyprus being the most popular. Registration of a forex company takes months (at least 6), and its cost exceeds $100k. Furthermore, it doesn\u2019t include the cost of high-qualified staff and legal services to proceed with complicated reporting. But with price comes benefits. A regulated broker can operate in the largest markets without problems with banks and other financial institutions. Besides, such a license raises reputation and broker\u2019s trust. Unfortunately, it\u2019s only achievable for large businesses.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose the best FX trading platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several trading platforms on the market, the most popular like MetaTrader4,  MT5, and cTrader or less known but equally good, such as xStation, Utip or Match-Trader<\/a>. When starting your forex broker without a big budget to invest, you should consider a White Label solution. As a White Label Broker, you can operate under your company name, taking advantage of branding possibilities some technology providers offer. When choosing the best trading platform for your business, consider all-inclusive, scalable solutions that will expand in line with your needs. Built-in Client Office for Traders, Social Trading apps, or Data Feeds are necessary. Moreover, by choosing a ready-made solution, you are guaranteed to have every aspect of your brokerage covered by one provider, which is time and cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Apart from startup costs, you also need to estimate your ongoing costs, which can significantly decrease your profits. Consider a solution provider with a flat monthly fee who doesn\u2019t charge a turnover fee. Also, look for a provider who offers in-house technology as it will guarantee flexibility. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to have a trusted advisor or technology provider to help you set up a solution tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, besides setting up a white label brokerage, you also need to consider hosting and IT server maintenance. Cost-wise it is best to pass the support and hosting of your server to your FX technology provider. That guarantees 24\/7 monitoring minimising the risk of a shutdown which could harm the broker\u2019s image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn more about choosing the optimal solution for your needs, read the article: How to select the optimal White Label solution for brokers<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convert Forex leads to traders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Equally important to choosing a trading platform is creating a website for your brokerage and establishing social media accounts. Marketing activities are necessary to acquire customers; even basic social media activities can significantly increase your broker\u2019s website traffic. You can also expand your reach by building a network of collaborators using Introducing Brokers (IBs) tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traffic isn\u2019t enough, however. To make your FX brokerage successful, you need to convert leads to traders and make sure they\u2018ll become loyal customers. How to keep your customers active? Improve their flow by automating onboarding and payments. Find a Client Office, also known as Trader\u2019s Room solution, that will work seamlessly with your chosen WL. This, in turn, will allow your customers to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n