Cyprus CySEC STP Brokerage for Sale with MT5 Infrastructure, Alpha Bank, EU Access

This is a fully operational Cyprus STP brokerage with CySEC license, MT5 infrastructure (subject to confirmation), existing banking with Alpha Bank, and PSP relationships with XPRO and UNLIMIT, ready for immediate acquisition and European market entry. The company maintains a complete operational structure including office, payroll, compliance framework, and established counterparties (Amana Capital, Finor Capital) with EUR 30–35K monthly operational costs and EUR 150K capital requirement.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Rented office in Cyprus
• Existing operational payroll structure including:
• 2 Executive Directors
• 2 INEDs
• Compliance Officer
• Back Office
• Dealer

Key License Activities & Services

• Reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments
• Execution of orders on behalf of clients (STP model)
• Portfolio management for clients and institutional partners
• Licensed Ancillary Services under CySEC framework
• Safekeeping and administration of financial instruments including custodianship and related services
• Granting credits or loans to investors to carry out transactions in financial instruments (margin financing)
• Foreign exchange services connected to the provision of investment services

What This License Allows You to Do

You can receive and transmit orders for financial instruments, execute orders on behalf of clients using the STP model, do portfolio management, provide licensed ancillary services, handle safekeeping and administration of financial instruments including custodianship, grant credits or loans to investors for trading (margin financing), and offer foreign exchange services connected to investment services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an STP brokerage and how does it differ from other models? STP means Straight-Through Processing, which means client orders are automatically routed to liquidity providers without a dealing desk intervening. Unlike Market Maker brokers who take the opposite side of client trades, STP brokers pass trades directly to counterparties and earn via spreads or commissions with no conflict of interest.
Can I use this CySEC license to operate across the entire EU? Yes. A CySEC license gives you MiFID passporting rights, so you can offer services across all 27 EU member states plus EEA countries like Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein without needing additional national licenses.
Is the MT5 platform included in the acquisition? The MT5 infrastructure is subject to confirmation and inclusion, which will be clarified during due diligence. MT5 is industry-standard for STP brokers and supports forex, CFDs, stocks, and crypto with advanced automation features.
What banking and payment infrastructure is already in place? You have Alpha Bank in Cyprus for your main banking relationship and client funds, XPRO as a payment service provider for deposits and withdrawals, UNLIMIT as an additional PSP for payment processing, and established counterparties Amana Capital and Finor Capital for liquidity.
What is the team structure, and can they stay after the acquisition? The current team includes 2 Executive Directors, 2 INEDs, a Compliance Officer, Back Office team, and a Dealer on the trading desk. Staff retention is negotiable during acquisition, and you should keep key personnel, especially the Compliance Officer and Dealer, for operational continuity.
What are the monthly operational costs? They’re approximately EUR 30,000 to 35,000 per month, covering office rent, payroll, outsourced risk and accounting, licensing fees, and general operational expenses. This is a well-established, fully-staffed operation.
What is the CySEC capital requirement for this license? The capital requirement is EUR 150,000, which is the CySEC minimum for STP and CIF firms providing investment services. You must maintain this as eligible capital at all times.
Does the license include margin financing or credit to clients? Yes. The license authorizes granting credits or loans to investors to carry out transactions in financial instruments. This is margin financing or leverage for clients, which is a key revenue stream for brokers.
What is the compliance framework structure? You have a Compliance Officer who is licensed and on payroll, outsourced risk management function, outsourced accounting function, 2 INEDs for governance, and an operational compliance framework that’s already tested and active.
Can I add crypto CFDs to this license later? Yes. CySEC licenses can be varied to include crypto-asset CFDs, though you need additional approval from CySEC. Many CySEC brokers now offer crypto CFDs alongside forex and CFDs, and this requires a license variation application.
Why acquire this instead of applying for a new CySEC license? New CySEC license applications take 12 to 18 months and cost EUR 200K or more in legal and consulting fees. This one is already operational with banking, PSPs, counterparties, and team in place, so you get immediate revenue generation and EU market access.
What is the ideal buyer profile for this STP brokerage? International brokers seeking EU regulatory compliance, fintech platforms expanding into regulated European markets, liquidity providers wanting their own executed brokerage, family offices entering forex and CFD trading with regulatory backing, and crypto exchanges adding a regulated forex or CFD vertical.