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
Licenses are granted by the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection under the provisions of Gambling and Lotteries law.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| 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 |
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 Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) is the single, independent, regulatory body responsible for the governance of all gaming activities in Malta and distinguish the licenses between B2C (a gaming service license) or B2B (a critical gaming supply license).
The respective licenses cover the below Types of Gaming activities:
– Type 1 – Games of chance played against the house, the outcome of which is determined by a random generator, and shall include casino type games, including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker played against the house, lotteries, secondary lotteries and virtual sports games; and/or
– Type 2 – Games of chance played against the house, the outcome of which is not generated randomly, but is determined by the result of an event or competition extraneous to a game of chance, and whereby the operator manages his or her own risk by managing the odds offered to the player, and/or
– Type 3 – Games of chance not played against the house and wherein the operator is not exposed to gaming risk, by generates revenue by taking a commission or other charge based on the stakes or the prize, and shall include player versus player games such as poker, bingo, betting exchange, and other commission-based games; and/or
– Type 4 – Controlled skill games. Such games consist of skill games which require a stake to enable participation and/or offers the possibility of winning a prize of money or money’s worth.
Please find below the requirements for Malta Gaming License:
Feature/ | Online Gaming License |
Type of company required to be eligible | Ltd Company |
Taxation | A gaming tax of 5% of the gaming revenue derived from end customers located in Malta is payable to the MGA for the entire duration of the gaming license. |
Minimum equity capital | Dependent on services to be provided. * Companies with multiple type of approvals are required to meet the above cumulatively up to a minimum capping of 240,000 EUR. |
Requirements | ▪ At least one Local Director Maltese. ▪ At least one Shareholder. ▪ Local office recommended. ▪ Accounting/Audited financial statements required by a local Auditor. ▪ MLRO officer. ▪ Key Compliance, Key Legal and Data Protection Officer. |
Non-refundable Fixed Application and Annual License Fees | B2C Remote Gaming Licenses: ▪ A non-refundable application fee for a new license of any class: (€) 5,000. ▪ A non-refundable application fee for the renewal of any class: €5,000. ▪ A B2C annual Licence fee 25,000 (Compulsory where applicable). Type 4: Non-refundable B2C Fixed Annual Licence Fee for operators providing solely Type 4 gaming services: (€) 10,000 |
Note
For B2B Remote Gaming Annual License Fees, will be shared upon request:
– B2B – Critical Gaming Supply Annual Licences fees (upon request)
(Supply & Manage Material Elements Of The Game)
– B2B – Critical Gaming Supply | Annual Licences fees (upon request)
(Supply & Management Of Software)
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening additional operational bank accounts;
2) Company Formation;
3) Drafting of Systems Documentation;
4) Drafting of Business Plan & 3 Years Financial Projections;
5) Provision of nominee director(s) and nominee shareholder(s), if needed;
6) Provide on-going services, such as accounting, bookkeeping, quarterly reporting;
7) AML/Compliance services;
8) Assistance with finding local office space and personnel;
Our professional fees for the above mentioned services are dependent on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.
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 Gambling Office (“ONJN”) under the provisions of Government Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009.
Please find below features of the Gambling license (B2B) in more details:
Feature/Category | Gambling License for Affiliates |
Type of company required to be eligible | Romanian or any other EU Company |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 200 RON (approx. 45 EUR) |
Main requirements | • Minimum of 1 Director (EU Citizen) • Minimum 1 shareholder • Accounting |
Gaming Authority Fees | • License Issuance Fee €10,500 • Class 2 Licensing Fee €20,000 • The gambling addiction prevention fund €15,000 |
Timeframe | A complete license application is normally decided by the ONJN within 4-6 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.
Licenses are granted by the National Gambling Office (“ONJN”) under the provisions of Government Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009.
Please find below features of the Gambling license (B2C) in more details:
Feature/Category | Gambling License CLASS 1 |
Type of company required to be eligible | Romanian or any other EU Company |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 208,000EUR – for Online Casino 208,000EUR – for Online Sports Betting |
Main requirements | • Minimum of 1 Director (EU Citizen) • Minimum 1 shareholder • Local Authorized person (3,500EUR per month) |
Government fees | The cost will be differ by jurisdiction |
Timeframe | A complete license application is normally decided by the ONJN within 4-6 months from the date of filing. |
Romanian Gaming Authority Fees
Description of Fee | Fee | Comments |
Online Sports Betting fee | €300,000 | |
Online Sports Betting Authorization Fee | €400,000 | For 1st Class remote games of chance: 23% of the revenue, but no less than €400,000 |
The gambling addiction prevention fund (B2C) | €500,000 | Yearly Fee |
Guarantee | €1,000,000 | The guarantee is calculated based on the income level. From January 2025, the mandatory guarantee is 5,000,000 Euro |
Documentation Analysis Fee (B2C) | €3,500 | Paid upon submission of the application for a remote gambling license |
License Issuance Fee (B2C) | €10,500 | License Fee /Year/License |
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.
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Licenses are granted by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (“AGCC”) under the provisions of eGambling Regulations 2009.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| 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 |
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 Financial Services Regulatory Commission (“FSRC”) under the provisions of Interactive Gaming & Interactive Wagering Regulations.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| 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 |
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
An applicant for the license must be a Comoros IBC company, which we will form for you, and once the company is in place, we will apply to the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. This License is subject to any variations of the Online Gaming Act 2005.
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 |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer additional services in relation to the license application, which include:
1) Opening additional bank accounts (worldwide)
2) Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), traders, etc.)
3) Provide OUTSOURCED services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit, Capital Adequacy calculation
4) Compliance support services – Outsourced
5) Risk Management – Outsourced
6) Assistance with finding premises
7) Preparation of all required documents
8) Provision of GDPR services & ISO certifications services.
Our professional fees for the above-mentioned services are dependent on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more detail:
Feature/Category | Online Gambling and Betting License (B2C) Curacao’s Gaming Control Board under the current legislation National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) regulates all gaming in Curacao, which is in charge of all matters concerning e-gaming Licenses. An e-gaming License in Curacao covers the following gaming activities:
| Online Gambling and Betting License (B2B) Curacao’s Gaming Control Board under the current legislation National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) regulates all gaming in Curacao, which is in charge of all matters concerning e-gaming Licenses. An e-gaming License in Curacao covers the following gaming activities:
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Type of company required to be eligible | Curacao Company | Curacao Company |
Main Requirements | Minimum of 1 Local Director Compliance/AML Officer Annual reporting to GCB Internal audit | 1 Local Director Compliance/AML Officer Annual reporting to GCB Internal Audit |
Corporation Tax Rate | 2% | 2% |
GPT Tax | 0% | 0% |
Curacao Application Fee | EUR 4,892 | EUR 4,892 |
Annual Fee | EUR 47,450 | EUR 24,490 |
Timeframe | Company formation time frame is 3–4 weeks and a complete license application is normally decided by the Curacao Gaming Commission within 8–16 weeks from the date of filing. | Company formation time frame is 3–4 weeks and a complete license application is normally decided by the Curacao Gaming Commission within 8–16 weeks from the date of filing. |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
- Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
- Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
- Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit
- Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
- Provide outsourced Risk Management services
- Assistance with finding local premises
- Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
- Provide in-house trainings/seminars
- Provide Legal Opinions
- 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.
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.
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
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 Kahnawake Gaming Commission under the provisions of Kahnawake Gaming Law and Regulations concerning Interactive Gaming.
Below please find features of the particular license category in more details:
| 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 |
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 under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRAK), established by Section 3(1) of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act Cap. 131 – Laws of Kenya of 1966 (Rev. 2012).
The license types offered by the GRAK include:
- Public Gaming – e.g., casino operations involving table games and slot machines.
- Bookmakers – operators offering betting services (sports, racing, etc.).
- Public Lottery (Short-Term) – lotteries conducted for a defined short period.
- Public Lottery (Long-Term) – continuous or recurring lottery schemes.
- Totalizator – pooled betting systems, typically for racing events.
- Prize Competition – games where winners are selected based on skill or merit (not purely chance).
- Pool Table and Amusement Games Forms – licenses for venues offering pool tables and other non-gambling amusement games.
Please find below the requirements for Kenya Gambling License:
Feature/Category | Gaming License |
Type of company required to be eligible | Private Limited Company |
Main Requirements | • At least 1 Local Director • At least 30% of the company’s shares must be held by a citizen of Kenya • Local office • AML Officer • Local auditor |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | No minimum paid-up capital |
Corporation Tax Rate | 30% |
Government fees | Depends on the type of license |
Security Deposit | Depends on the type of license |
Timeframe | The timeframe for the approval of gaming applications is 3-6 months of being lodged. |
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 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
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
Online Betting (Bookmaker) License In South Africa, Western Cape
Licenses are granted by the National Gambling Board South Africa (NGB) under the provisions of the National Gambling Act (NGA) 7 of 2004 and the Western Cape Provincial Gambling Board requirements. Businesses are required to comply with the anti-money laundering laws under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
Below please find features of this particular license category in more details:
Feature/Category | Bookmaker License in South Africa, Western Cape |
Type of company required to be eligible | South African LLC Company (Private Company Limited by Shares) |
Corporate taxation | 27% |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | Not mandated minimum capital but recommended around R.5 – 10M ($300,000 – $600,000) |
Main requirements | • Required to have at least one local director (individual) which can be the Information Officer as well; • Shareholders (Unlimited); • Bookmaker licenses are issued at the provincial level. Company will need to have physical premises in the chosen province; • Local AML Officer; • Local licensed auditor; Note: A business permit (business visa) is a requirement for foreign entrepreneurs who intend to establish or run a foreign-owned business in Western Cape. |
Timeframe | The timeframe for the approval of such application is approximately 6–12 months. |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
- Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide)
- Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
- Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit, Tax Calculation, Quarterly & Annual Reporting
- Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
- Provide outsourced Risk Management services
- Assistance with finding local premises
- Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration – worldwide
- Provide in-house trainings/seminars
- Provide Legal Opinions
- 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 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.
PAGCOR regulates and licenses gaming operations within the Philippine territory under the amended Republic Act No. 9487.
Please find below features of the particular license category in more details:
| Feature/Category | Gaming Sub License |
| Type of company required to be eligible | Could be registered in any jurisdiction |
| Corporation taxation | 0% |
| Main requirements |
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| Government/ Regulatory fees | 0 |
*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.
Seychelles Interactive Gambling License
Interactive Gambling Licenses are granted by the Financial Services Authority in Seychelles (“FSA”) under the provisions of the Seychelles Gambling Act, 2014 and the Interactive Gambling Rules, 2024.
Below please find features of this particular license category in more details:
Feature/Category | Type 1 – B2C The operator is allowed to develop their own live online games and software and to offer these products on their websites | Type 2 – B2B The operator is allowed through contract agreements, to use live or online games and software from other game developers for their own website |
Type of company required to be eligible | Seychelles Domestic Company | Seychelles Domestic Company |
Corporate taxation | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Paid-up capital in the form of cash or bond or other similar security approved by the Authority | SCR 1,000,000 | SCR 1,000,000 |
Reserve requirement in the form of cash | SCR 3,000,000 | SCR 3,000,000 |
Revolving fund that must be maintained | Amount not specified (in SCR or any currency approved by the Authority) | Amount not specified (in SCR or any currency approved by the Authority) |
Main requirements | • 2 shareholders •2 directors fit and proper •Local employee •Physical office (local) •Compliance officer (local) •Alternate Compliance Officer (local) •Hosting and co-location facilities in Seychelles •Public Officer •Audited Financial Statements with local Auditor •Professional Indemnity Insurance •Qualified personnel •Tax calculation | • 2 shareholders •2 directors fit and proper •Local employee •Physical office (local) •Compliance officer (local) •Alternate Compliance Officer (local) •Hosting and co-location facilities in Seychelles •Public Officer •Audited Financial Statements with local Auditor •Professional Indemnity Insurance •Qualified personnel •Tax calculation |
Timeframe | A complete license application is normally decided upon FSA approval within 3–4 months from the date of filing. | A complete license application is normally decided upon FSA approval within 3-4 months from the date of filing. |
License Application Fee | Interactive Gambling Operator License – Type 1 – 100,000 SCR | Interactive Gambling Operator License – Type 2 – 100,000 SCR |
License Annual Fee | Interactive Gambling Operator License – Type 1 – 1,500,000 SCR | Interactive Gambling Operator License – Type 2 – 1,500,000 SCR |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
- Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide)
- Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
- Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit, Tax Calculation, Quarterly & Annual Reporting
- Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
- Provide outsourced Risk Management services
- Assistance with finding local premises
- Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration – worldwide
- Provide in-house trainings/seminars
- Provide Legal Opinions
- 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.
NEVIS ONLINE GAMING LICENSE
An applicant for the license must be a Nevis company. This license is under the 2025 regulatory framework.
Below please find features of the Gaming category in more detail:
B2B | B2C | |
Type of company required to be eligible | Nevis Company | Nevis Company |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 0 | 0 |
Main requirements | • 1 Director •1 Shareholder •2 URL for website to be licensed •Audited Financial Statements | • 1 Director •1 Shareholder •Local Reporting Officer •Local Compliance Officer |
Gaming License Fee | 28,000 EUR | 28,000 EUR |
GFSC GLOBAL can offer as well the following services in relation to the license application, which include:
- Opening of operational and clients bank accounts (worldwide).
- Assistance with recruitment of personnel (e.g. Executive Director(s), Independent Non-Executive Director(s), other required qualified personnel)
- Provide outsourced services, such as Accounting, Bookkeeping, Internal Audit, External Audit, Capital Adequacy calculation
- Provide outsourced Compliance & AML Support services
- Provide outsourced Risk Management services
- Assistance with finding local premises
- Assistance with Trademark & Brand Name registration
- Provide in-house trainings/seminars
- Provide Legal Opinions
- 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.
The Company is to be registered by the Registry of Companies. The responsible authority for the regulation of the industry and licensing of entities in the St. Lucia industry is the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of St. Lucia.
There are a number of types of companies to register in St. Lucia, where the most common type of company is the International Business Company (IBC).
Please see below the features of the International Business Company (IBC):
Service | International Business Company (IBC) |
Type of company | Company limited by shares |
Corporate Tax | 0% |
Director | Minimum 1 |
Secretary | Required |
Shareholders | Minimum 1 |
Share Capital | There is no minimum authorized capital requirement, many IBC’s choose to authorize $50,000 USD. |
Registered office / Registered address | Yes |
Bookkeeping | Saint Lucian International business companies must keep accounting records. Accounting records must be kept and retained in the place where the business is carried out. |
Audit of Financial Statements | No audits or annual filings are required. |
Registration Timeframe | 3-4 weeks |
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) Provision of nominee directors and shareholders, if needed.
3) Legal opinions and registration of Trademarks worldwide.
4) Services of Virtual Office, Real estate worldwide.
5) Immigration/ citizenship Services,
6) Any other services mentioned on our website, www.gfscglobal.com
7) Our professional fees for the above-mentioned services depend on the combination of services chosen and are available upon request.
The Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC) is mandated to regulate gambling within the Tobique First Nation territory. Through the authority granted by the Tobique Gambling Act, 2023, the TGC oversees the activities of all gambling and gaming operators holding Tobique Gaming Licences.
Tobique Gaming License, including categories:
– Remote Gaming License (B2C)
– Casino or Sports Wagering Software License (B2B)
– Approved Vendor Status for Services (B2B)
Feature/Category | Gaming License |
Type of company required to be eligible | Foreign Company |
Corporation Tax Rate | Depends on where the company will be registered |
Gaming Tax Rate | 0% |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | 0 |
Main Requirements | • Minimum of 1 Director • Local Compliance Officer obligatory |
Annual License | Maximum 5 URL’s |
Gaming License Application fee | EUR 18,000 |
Timeframe | The typical timeline for the completion of the application is between 2 – 3 weeks after pre-approval. However, the application can take as long as 8 weeks in certain circumstances. |
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.
Tuvalu is emerging as a premier destination for online gaming businesses, offering a streamlined and globally recognized licensing framework through the Tuvalu Gaming License. Designed to accommodate both new market entrants and established operators, this license provides a transparent, efficient, and cost-effective regulatory solution. Covering a wide range of iGaming activities, the Tuvalu Gaming License balances accessibility with robust compliance standards, ensuring operators maintain credibility while expanding their reach.
Licenses are granted by the Tuvalu Gaming Authority (TGA), which acts as the official regulatory body responsible for overseeing and authorizing online gaming activities within Tuvalu. These licenses are issued under the legal framework established by the laws of Tuvalu. The primary legislation governing this process includes the Tuvalu Gaming Authority Act 2023 and the Online Gaming Regulation 2023, as well as the Companies Act and the Companies and Business Registration Regulations.
Below please find features of this particular license category in more
details:
Feature/Category | Gaming – B2C License – For Operators |
Type of company required to be eligible | Company can be incorporated anywhere in theworld. It is recommended that incorporation is preferable in Saint Vincent, Costa Rica or theSolomon Islands. |
Corporation taxation | 0% |
Main Requirements | 0% |
Minimum paid-up statutory capital | • One Shareholder and one Director, they may be the same individual; • No local office or local address required; • No requirement for financial reports; this depends solely on the statutory obligations of the company’s jurisdiction of incorporation. • The company must declare an AML officer. The officer is not required to be local, and may be the shareholder or director. |
License Application Fee | Application Fee: USD 1,200 |
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.
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
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