Brokerage costs are easier to plan once you separate one-off setup costs from recurring operating costs. Here is the structure we walk new founders through, without inventing numbers for your jurisdiction.
One-off costs
- Company formation and licensing (varies widely by jurisdiction)
- Platform setup, branding and integrations
- Website, legal documents and initial marketing
Recurring costs
- Platform, CRM and hosting fees
- Liquidity, bridge and data feeds
- Payment processing fees
- Support, dealing desk and compliance staff
What changes the total
- White label vs custom development
- Number of modules: CRM only, full stack, prop firm add-on
- Execution model and the capital it requires
How to budget sensibly
- Start with a package that matches your stage
- Add modules as revenue grows
- Ask for standalone pricing when you only need one product
