Online gaming and casinos/ gambling legislation varies greatly from country to country. There are many jurisdictions all over the world that issue gaming and gambling licenses to online casinos.
GFSC Global would be glad to assist you with applying to obtain an E-Gaming and Gambling License or Sub-License in the following jurisdictions:
EU Jurisdictions: Malta, Cyprus, Portugal, Gibraltar
Offshore Jurisdictions: UK, Costa Rica, Curacao, Montenegro, Brazil, Isle of Man, Buenos Aires, Seychelles, South Africa, Ukraine, and Comoros.
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Licenses are granted by Malta Gaming Authority (“MGA”) under the provisions of the Gaming Act, Cap 583.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming or Betting License (4 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Malta Ltd company |
| Taxation | 5% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | Depends on services to be provided. Range is from 40,000 EUR to 100,000 EUR |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 2 directors, AML Compliance Officer, qualified personnel, audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon MGA approval within 5-8 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 5,000 EUR |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the Gambling Inspection and Regulation Service (“GIRS”) under the provisions of the Decree-Law 66/2015.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Online Gambling and Betting License (3 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Portugal Ltd company |
| Taxation | 8%- 30% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 50,000 EUR |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 2 directors (locals), AML Compliance Officer, qualified personnel, audited financial statements. Two guarantees are required: one in the amount of €500,000 to cover legal obligations, which includes players’ accounts and fines and a second guarantee of €100,000 to cover the payment of taxes. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon GIRS approval within 12 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 18,000 EUR* |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the National Betting Authority (“NBA”) under the provisions of the Betting Law of 2019 (L.37(I)/2019).
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Betting License (2 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Cyprus Ltd company |
| Taxation | 13% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 500,000 EUR |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 2 directors, AML Compliance Officer, qualified personnel, audited financial statements. A guarantee is required: by a bank in Cyprus or other EU Member State for 550,000 EUR with expiry date extending to six months following the expiry of license to be granted by the authority. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon NBA approval within 4-7 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 30,000 EUR* |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
| Feature/Category | Gaming License (2 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Romania company |
| Taxation | 16% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 208,000 EUR |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 Director, authorized representative (local), bank account with Romanian bank, Compliance Officer, audited financial statements |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon ONJN approval within 2-3 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | From 6,000 EUR to 120,000 EUR |
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
| Feature/Category | Gaming License (8 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Latvia company |
| Taxation | 25% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 1,400,000 EUR |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 Director (EU residents), bank account with Latvian bank, AML Officer, audited financial statements |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection approval within 3-4 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | From 4,270 EUR to 427,000 EUR |
Licenses are granted by the UK Gambling Commission under the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming/ Gambling/ Betting License (7 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | UK Ltd company |
| Corporate taxation | 15% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 100,000 GBP |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 2 directors, AML Compliance Officer, qualified personnel audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon Gambling Commission approval within 4-5 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | From 534 GBP to 17,596 GBP* |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the Curacao Gaming Commission and it is directly connected to the Netherlands Antilles Government. Within the Curacao Gaming Commission is a body called the Curacao Internet Gaming Association (CIGA) which is in charge of all matter concerning e-gaming Sub-Licenses.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming License |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Curacao Ltd company |
| Taxation | 0%- 2%* |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | Not required |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 director, AML Compliance Officer, qualified personnel, audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon Gaming Commission approval within 1-2 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 4,500 EUR |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the Games of Chance Administration under the provisions of the Games of Chance Act of 2006.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming License |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Montenegro Ltd company |
| Taxation | 9% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 75,000EUR A guarantee is required: by a bank in Montenegro for 30,000 EUR |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 1 director, AML Compliance Officer (local), qualified personnel, audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon Gaming of Chance Administration approval within 2-4 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 300 EUR |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the Gambling Supervision Commission (“GSC)” under the provisions of the Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming License |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Isle of Man Ltd company |
| Taxation | 0.5%- 15%* |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 75,000 USD |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 2 directors (locals), qualified personnel, audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon GSC approval within 3-4 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 5,000 GBP |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the Governmental Authority of Control (“LOTBA”) under the provisions of the Law 19079 and Regulatory Decree No. DCTO -2019-181GDEBA-GPBA.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming License |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Buenos Aires IBC |
| Taxation | 0.5%- 15%* |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | Demonstration of net worth USD 25,000,000 Minimum amount of annual sales USD 1,600,000 |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 director, qualified personnel, audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon LOTBA approval within 4 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 30,000 USD |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
| Feature/Category | E- Gambling License (2 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Alderney company |
| Taxation | 0% |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 Director, Compliance Officer, AML Reporting Officer |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon AGCC approval within 2-3 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 10,000 GBP |
| Feature/Category | Gaming License (2 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Antigua and Barbuda company |
| Taxation | 0% |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 Director, Compliance Officer, physical presence, audited financial statements |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon FSRC approval within 2-3 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 15,000 USD |
| Feature/Category | Gaming License (4 different categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Kahnawake company |
| Taxation | 0% |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 Director, physical office, AML Compliance Officer, audited financial statements |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon Gaming Commission approval within 2-3 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 30,000 USD |
The gaming activities in Marshall Islands are not regulated thus, there is not any requirement to obtain any license for the particular type of activities.
Below please find features of the particular category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming Company |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Marshall Islands company |
| Taxation | 0% |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder, submission of annual return |
| Timeframe | The registration of a Marshall Islands company is normally completed upon Registrar of Corporations approval within 1-2 working days from the date of filing. |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
The gaming activities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are not regulated thus, there is not any requirement to obtain any license for the particular type of activities.
Below please find features of the particular category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming Company |
| Type of company required to be eligible | SVG company |
| Taxation | 0% |
| Main requirements | Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder |
| Timeframe | The registration of a SVG company is normally completed upon Registrar of Corporations approval within 5-7 working days from the date of filing. |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Licenses are granted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the licenses are valid only within the province of Ontario.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
Feature/Category | ONLINE CASINO |
Type of company required to be eligible | Any type of Company either Canadian or anywhere else |
Corporate taxation | 15% |
Main Requirements | – Minimum of one Director -Minimum of one Shareholder |
Share capital | No minimum requirements for share capital |
Government fees | First year Licensing fee: USD100 000 Documentation Analysis fee: Quoted by AGCO |
Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon AGCO approval within 2-3 months from the date of filing. |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit, Quarterly & Annual Reporting, Tax Calculation
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Our professional fees for the above-mentioned services depend on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.
Licenses are granted by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority under the provisions of the Gambling Act 2005.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming/ Gambling/ Betting License (7 categories) |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Gibraltar Ltd company |
| Corporate taxation | 0,15% |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | Sufficient capital to support initial and ongoing expenses |
| Main requirements | Physical office, minimum of 2 directors, AML Compliance Officer, qualified personnel, audited financial statements. |
| Timeframe | A complete application is normally decided upon Gambling Commission approval within 4-6 months from the date of filing. |
| Government fees | 10,000 GBP* |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
4) Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with finding local premises
7) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
8) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
9) Provide Legal Opinions
10) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Below please find features of the Gaming category in more detail:
| Feature/Category | Gaming |
| Type of company required to be eligible | IBC |
| Corporate Taxation | 0 |
| Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 0 |
| Main requirements | 1 Director 1 Shareholder 1 Local Compliance Officer |
PAGCOR regulates and licenses gaming operations within the Philippine territory under the amended by Republic Act No. 9487.
Please find below features of the particular license category in more details:
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Feature/Category |
Gaming Sub License |
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Type of company required to be eligible |
Could be registered in any jurisdiction |
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Corporation taxation |
0% |
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Main requirements |
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Government/ Regulatory fees |
0 |
** This offer is only valid for 1 month from the date hereof, and/or sooner in the event of legislative or regulatory amendments, which may cause alterations within the aforementioned information.
*Please note: License, dynamic shield and validator solution provided includes current Pagcor branding ensuring validity and credibility.
Timeframe
A complete license application is normally decided by the PAGCOR within 2 weeks from the date of filing.
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide)
2) Preparation of manuals and Policies
3) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
4) Provide outsourced services, such as External Audit, Legal Services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration worldwide
7) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
8) Provide Legal Opinions
9) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Our professional fees for the above-mentioned services depend on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.
Ras Al-Khaimah is one of the pioneering Emirates in UAE to introduce Gaming regulatory regime. Supervised by the Digital Assets Oasis in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE (RAK DAO).
The following types of business operations fall within the scope of the Gaming and must be licensed:
- E Sports ecosystem
- Gaming Studio
- Gaming Publisher
- Gaming Content Production
- Offshore Gaming Operator
- Gaming Production Service Provider
- Gaming Quality Assurance Specialized Services
- Gaming Streaming Social Media Platform
- Gaming Community Management
- Gaming Academy
- Online Gaming Services
- Gaming Engine Operation
- Gaming Development Services
- Gaming Localization Services
- Gaming Consultancy Services
Feature/Category | GAMING |
Type of company required to be eligible | LTD |
Main Requirements |
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| Corporation Tax Rate | 0% |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 0 |
VISA | Local Visas are required for all members of the company. Each company requires from 1 to 6 visa eligibility. Costs are extra |
Timeframe
A complete application is normally decided upon RAK DAO approval 2 weeks from the date of filing.
** This offer is only valid for 1 month from the date hereof, and/or sooner in the event of legislative or regulatory amendments, which may cause alterations within the aforementioned information.
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide)
2) Preparation of manuals and Policies
3) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
4) Provide outsourced services, such as External Audit, Legal Services
5) Provide outsourced Risk Management services
6) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration worldwide
7) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
8) Provide Legal Opinions
9) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Our professional fees for the above-mentioned services depend on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.
In Georgia, all gambling activities are regulated by the Revenue Service. The permit conditions to obtain a permit of Game Service Provider (GSP) (B2B permit) are given under the Law of Georgia On Organizing Lotteries, Games of Chance and Other Prize Games (the “Gambling Law”) and Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits (the “Law on Permits”)
Please find below features of the particular license category in more details:
Feature/Category | ONLINE GAMBLING LICENSE EXCLUDING BETTING OPTION |
Type of company required to be eligible | LTD |
Corporation taxation | 15% |
Main requirements | • Slot Club/ Saloon •Local personnel • Security Services |
Government/ Regulatory fees | • Government fee for the saloon for two machines €9.200 (Per Year) •Government fee for an online gambling license from € 400.000 (Per Year) •Application for the License €600 •License fee Renewal €20.000 |
Min paid-up capital | 0 |
Timeframe
A complete license application is normally decided by the Gaming Commission within 3 months from the date of filing.
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide)
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Nominee Shareholders, other required qualified personnel)
3) Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, External Audit, Quarterly & Annual reporting
4) Assistance with finding local premises, if required
5) Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
6) Provide in-house trainings/seminars
7) Provide Legal Opinions
8) Provide DPO & GDPR Advisory services
Our professional fees for the above-mentioned services depend on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.