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Gambling jurisdictions — licensing, costs & compliance

59 offshore licensing jurisdictions across 6 regions with license types, costs, timelines, tax rates and regulatory frameworks for iGaming operators. Compare Curaçao, Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and more.

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Malta
Licensing jurisdiction
MGA B2C / B2B License 35% corporate tax (with refunds to 5%) 4-12 months

Malta is the premier EU gambling jurisdiction, offering the most respected iGaming license globally. The MGA license provides passporting r…

License cost From €25,000 application + €25,000-100,000/year
Regulator Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
Gibraltar
Licensing jurisdiction
Gambling Act License 10% corporate tax (capped at £425,000) 3-6 months 171 companies licensed

Gibraltar is a premium gambling jurisdiction favored by large UK-facing operators including bet365, William Hill, and 888. The jurisdiction…

License cost From £17,000 application + variable annual fees
Regulator Gibraltar Gambling Commissi…
Isle of Man
Licensing jurisdiction
OGC License (Full/Sub/Network) 0% corporate tax (e-gaming) 3-4 months 91 companies licensed

The Isle of Man offers one of the most respected gambling licenses globally, with zero corporate tax for e-gaming companies. The OGRA frame…

License cost From £5,000 application + £5,000-35,000/year
Regulator Gambling Supervision Commis…
United Kingdom
Licensing jurisdiction
UK Gambling Commission License 25% corporate tax + 21% gambling tax (remote) 3-6 months

The United Kingdom is the gold standard for online gambling regulation, with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) issuing licenses for remote …

License cost From £3,000 application + variable annual fees
Regulator UK Gambling Commission
Cyprus
Licensing jurisdiction
Cyprus Company Registration 12.5% corporate tax 1-2 weeks

Cyprus is a major hub for iGaming companies, particularly in Limassol. While Cyprus does not offer a gambling-specific license, it is the p…

License cost From €2,000 setup + €3,000/year
Alderney
Licensing jurisdiction
Alderney eGambling License 0% corporate tax (for eGambling) 3-6 months

Alderney is a Channel Island jurisdiction offering gambling licenses through the AGCC. As a Crown Dependency, Alderney operates independent…

License cost From £17,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Alderney Gambling Control C…
Romania
Licensing jurisdiction
ONJN License 16% corporate tax + 2% gambling tax 2-4 months

Romania is an EU member state offering gambling licenses through the National Gambling Office (ONJN). Romania has become increasingly attra…

License cost From €6,000 application + €12,000-120,000/year
Regulator Romanian National Gambling …
Sweden
Licensing jurisdiction
Spelinspektionen License 18% gambling tax on GGR 2-4 months

Sweden re-regulated its online gambling market in 2019 under the Gambling Act. The Spelinspektionen issues licenses for online casino, spor…

License cost From €4,000 application + €8,000-50,000/year
Regulator Swedish Gambling Authority …
Denmark
Licensing jurisdiction
Spillemyndigheden License 28% corporate tax + 28% gambling tax (reduced to 20%) 2-3 months

Denmark was one of the first EU countries to fully regulate online gambling, launching its licensing system in 2012. The Spillemyndigheden …

License cost From €3,500 application + variable fees
Regulator Danish Gambling Authority (…
Germany
Licensing jurisdiction
German Interstate Gambling License (Glü… 15-30% corporate tax + 5% turnover tax 6-18 months

Germany is the largest online gambling market in the EU, regulated under the Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüStV). The GGL issues licenses f…

License cost From €5,000 application + €100,000-500,000/year
Regulator German Interstate Treaty on…
Ireland
Licensing jurisdiction
Irish Betting License 12.5% corporate tax + 1-15% betting duty 2-4 months

Ireland regulates online betting through the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015. The 12.5% corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in the EU. Li…

License cost From €5,000 application + 1-15% turnover tax
Regulator Irish Gambling Regulator
Latvia
Licensing jurisdiction
Latvian Gambling License 20% corporate tax + 10% gambling tax 3-6 months

Latvia is an EU member state that regulates online gambling through the IAUI. The country applies a 20% corporate tax plus a 10% gambling t…

License cost From €4,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Latvian Lotteries and Gambl…
Lithuania
Licensing jurisdiction
Lithuanian Gambling License 15% corporate tax + 13% gambling tax 3-6 months 449 companies licensed

Lithuania is an EU member state that regulates online gambling through the Gaming Control Authority. The country applies a 15% corporate ta…

License cost From €3,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Lithuanian Gaming Control A…
Estonia
Licensing jurisdiction
Estonian Gambling License 20% corporate tax (0% on retained earnings) 3-6 months

Estonia is an EU member state known for its digital-first governance. A unique feature is the 0% corporate tax on retained and reinvested e…

License cost From €3,000 application + €10,000-50,000/year
Regulator Estonian Tax and Customs Bo…
Bulgaria
Licensing jurisdiction
Bulgarian Gambling License 10% corporate tax + 15-20% gambling tax 2-4 months

Bulgaria is an EU member state with a 10% corporate tax rate (one of the lowest in the EU) plus gambling duties of 15-20%. Licensing and o…

License cost From €10,000 application + €10,000-50,000/year
Regulator Bulgarian State Commission …
Poland
Licensing jurisdiction
Polish Gambling License 19% corporate tax + 12% gambling tax 3-6 months

Poland is an EU member state that regulates online gambling through the Ministry of Finance. Poland has one of the strictest gambling adver…

License cost From €5,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Polish Gambling Act Authori…
Czech Republic
Licensing jurisdiction
Czech Gambling License 19% corporate tax + 23-35% gambling tax 3-6 months

The Czech Republic regulates online gambling through the Ministry of Finance. The country has one of the highest gambling tax rates in the …

License cost From €10,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Czech Ministry of Finance
Hungary
Licensing jurisdiction
Hungarian Gambling License 9% corporate tax + 15% gambling tax 3-6 months

Hungary is an EU member state with one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU at 9%. Licensing and oversight. SARA regulates gambling…

License cost From €5,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Hungarian Supervisory Autho…
Slovakia
Licensing jurisdiction
Slovak Gambling License 21% corporate tax + 22% gambling tax 3-6 months

Slovakia is an EU member state that regulates online gambling through the URHH. The country applies a 21% corporate tax plus a 22% gambling…

License cost From €3,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Slovak Regulatory Authority…
Montenegro
Licensing jurisdiction
Montenegro Gambling License 9% corporate tax + 15% gambling tax 2-4 weeks

Montenegro offers gambling licenses through the Games of Chance Administration. The country has a 9% corporate tax rate (one of the lowest …

License cost From €5,000 setup + €5,000/year
Regulator Montenegrin Games of Chance…
Serbia
Licensing jurisdiction
Serbian Gambling License 15% corporate tax + 15% gambling tax 3-6 months

Serbia regulates online gambling through the Games of Chance Administration. The country applies a 15% corporate tax plus a 15% gambling ta…

License cost From €5,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Uprava za igre na sreću (Ga…
Netherlands
Licensing jurisdiction
Dutch Gambling License (KSA) 25.8% corporate tax + 30.5% gambling tax 4-6 months

The Netherlands regulates online gambling through the KSA under the Remote Gambling Act (effective 2021). The Dutch gambling tax rate of 30…

License cost From €5,000 application + €20,000-100,000/year
Regulator Dutch Gambling Authority (K…
Austria
Licensing jurisdiction
Austrian Gambling License (GGL) 25% corporate tax + gambling duties 6-18 months

Austria offers gambling licenses through the joint gambling authority of the federal states (GGL). Austria has a complex licensing framewor…

License cost From €50,000 application + €20,000-500,000/year
Regulator Austrian Ministry of Finance
Switzerland
Licensing jurisdiction
Swiss Gambling License (ESBK) 8.5% corporate tax + cantonal tax 6-18 months

Switzerland regulates online gambling through the Federal Act on Money Games. The Swiss gambling market is highly regulated, with licenses …

License cost From CHF 50,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Swiss Federal Gaming Board …
Liechtenstein
Licensing jurisdiction
Liechtenstein Gambling License (LGCB) 12.5% corporate tax 3-6 months

Liechtenstein is a microstate in the EEA that introduced gambling licensing through the LGCB. The jurisdiction offers a 12.5% corporate tax…

License cost From €10,000 application + €20,000-100,000/year
Luxembourg
Licensing jurisdiction
Luxembourg Business License 24.94% corporate tax (effective ~17%) 2-3 weeks

Luxembourg is a major European financial center and EU member state. While Luxembourg does not offer a gambling-specific license, it is pop…

License cost From €2,000 setup + €2,000/year
Madeira
Licensing jurisdiction
Madeira International Business Center (… 5% corporate tax (MIBC regime) 2-4 weeks

Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal that offers the MIBC with a 5% corporate tax rate for qualifying companies. Licensing and over…

License cost From €2,000 setup + €3,000/year
Regulator Portuguese Gambling Regulat…
Jersey
Licensing jurisdiction
Jersey Gambling License 0% corporate tax (for gambling) 2-3 months

Jersey is a Crown Dependency offering gambling licenses through the Jersey Gambling Commission. Gambling companies pay 0% corporate tax. L…

License cost From £5,000 application + variable fees
Regulator Jersey Gambling Commission
Andorra
Licensing jurisdiction
Co-Principality business license 10% corporate tax (first €50k) / 20% above 2-4 weeks

Andorra is a microstate between France and Spain offering low corporate tax rates. While not a dedicated gambling jurisdiction, it provides…

License cost From €3,000 setup + €1,500/year
Scotland
Licensing jurisdiction
UK Gambling Commission License 25% corporate tax + 21% gambling tax 3-6 months

Scotland does not have a separate gambling regulator — gambling operations based in Scotland fall under the UK Gambling Commission jurisdic…

License cost From £3,000 application + variable fees

This information is for reference only. Always consult with a legal professional before choosing a jurisdiction for your gambling business.