Online gambling licence costs
What regulators charge to apply for and keep an online gambling licence in 7 jurisdictions: application fees, annual fees and the contributions that grow with revenue. Every figure links to the regulator's own fee schedule or to two independent sources.
Amounts are in each jurisdiction's own currency and are not converted. They cover fees paid to the regulator only: legal and advisory work, company set-up, staff, audits, testing and gaming taxes come on top. This is not legal advice.
Fees paid to the regulator in the first year
The application fee plus the first annual fee, where it is charged separately. The notes say what is included or comes on top.
| Jurisdiction | First-year fees to the regulator | Licence | Also note | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTMalta | €30,000 | B2C gaming service licence | plus a compliance contribution on gaming revenue | Regulator |
| IMIsle of Man | £42,000 | Online gambling licence (OGRA) | Two independent sources | |
| CWCuraçao | €52,042 | B2C licence under the LOK | Two independent sources | |
| KGCKahnawà:ke | US$35,000 | Client Provider Authorization (CPA) | the application fee includes the first annual fee | Regulator |
| SESweden | SEK 230,000 | Online gambling or betting licence | plus supervision fees and the 22% gambling tax | Regulator |
| DKDenmark | DKK 416,500 | Online casino or betting licence | application fee plus the annual fee of the lowest revenue band | Regulator |
| CACanada (Ontario) | C$100,000 | Internet gaming operator registration | the regulatory fee is paid per gaming site each year | Regulator |
Changes already announced
- Kahnawà:ke: the Client Provider Authorization application fee rises to US$40,000 and the five-year renewal to US$40,000 including the annual fee; Key Person Permits to US$6,000.
Gibraltar is resetting its fees under the Gambling Act 2025 and the Gambling (Duties and Licence Fees) Regulations 2026; the licensing year runs from 1 April. Official guidance
Fee schedules by jurisdiction
Malta: Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
| Application fee (one-time, non-refundable) | €5,000 |
| Annual licence fee, B2C | €25,000 (€10,000 for operators offering only Type 4 games) |
| Annual licence fee, B2B | €25,000 to €35,000, by annual revenue |
| Compliance contribution, casino (Type 1) | €15,000 to €375,000 a year, on gaming revenue |
| Compliance contribution, betting (Type 2) | €25,000 to €600,000 a year, on gaming revenue |
| Compliance contribution, poker and peer-to-peer (Type 3) | €25,000 to €500,000 a year |
| Compliance contribution, controlled skill games (Type 4) | €5,000 to €500,000 a year |
| Minimum paid-up share capital | €100,000 (Types 1 and 2), €40,000 (Types 3 and 4) |
New licensees owe the full minimum compliance contribution only after a full licence period; qualifying start-ups get a 12-month moratorium on it. Gaming tax applies to revenue from players in Malta only.
Source: mga.org.mt
Isle of Man: Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC)
| Application fee | £5,250 |
| Annual licence fee | £36,750 |
Gambling duty is charged on gross gaming yield in bands, from 1.5% down to 0.1%.
Source: mygaminglicense.com, legarithm.io
Curaçao: Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)
| Application fee (B2C or B2B) | €4,592 |
| Annual fee, B2C | €47,450: a €24,490 licence fee to the National Treasury and a €22,960 supervisory fee to the CGA |
| Annual fee, B2B | €24,490 |
| Adding a main domain | €250 |
| Updating beneficial owners or qualified interest holders | €128 |
Licences are issued directly by the CGA under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), which replaced the master-licence system.
Source: igamingbusiness.com, agbrief.com
Kahnawà:ke: Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission
| CPA application fee, including the first annual fee | US$35,000 (US$40,000 from 1 January 2027) |
| CPA annual fee | US$20,000 |
| CPA renewal every five years | US$5,000 (from 1 January 2027: US$40,000, including that year's annual fee) |
| Key Person Permit, including the first annual fee | US$5,000 (US$6,000 from 1 January 2027) |
| Key Person Permit, annual fee | US$1,000 |
Key Person Permits are needed for the people who run or control the licensee.
Source: gamingcommission.ca
Sweden: Spelinspektionen
| Application fee, online gambling or betting (one fee when both are applied for together) | SEK 230,000 |
| Gaming software licence (B2B) | SEK 120,000 |
Licensees also pay supervision fees set in Spelinspektionen's regulations.
Source: spelinspektionen.se
Denmark: Spillemyndigheden
| Application fee, online casino or betting (2026) | DKK 343,300 |
| Application fee, both together (2026) | DKK 480,600 |
| Renewal fee, one licence / both (2026) | DKK 137,300 / DKK 171,700 |
| Annual fee, by gross gaming revenue (2026) | DKK 73,200 (under DKK 5 million) up to DKK 6,447,500 (DKK 500 million and above) |
Fees are indexed every year.
Source: spillemyndigheden.dk
Canada (Ontario): AGCO and iGaming Ontario
| Operator regulatory fee | C$100,000 a year per gaming site |
| Supplier of gaming services and equipment | C$3,000 a year |
| Manufacturer of gaming equipment | C$15,000 a year |
Operators also sign an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario and pay it a share of revenue.
Source: agco.ca
What the licence fee does not include
- Gaming taxes and duties, which usually cost far more than the licence once a business has revenue. See gambling tax rates by country.
- Contributions that depend on revenue, such as Malta's compliance contribution or Denmark's annual fee bands, beyond the lowest band shown in the first-year table.
- Share capital, guarantees or deposits that some regulators require, and the cost of a local company, office or key staff.
- Game and platform certification by testing laboratories, security audits and the systems a regulator requires.
- Legal and advisory fees, which vary with the adviser and the complexity of the group.
Where to go next
Check what each market allows in the regulation tracker, compare access in the market openness index, and model revenue after tax with the GGR and hold calculator. Licensing advisers and law firms can reach this audience through our advertising packages.
Questions
How much does a Malta gaming licence cost?
The Malta Gaming Authority charges a one-time application fee of €5,000 and an annual licence fee of €25,000 for a B2C licence, plus a compliance contribution calculated on gaming revenue, which for a casino licence runs from €15,000 to €375,000 a year. A B2C casino or betting licensee also needs paid-up share capital of at least €100,000.
How much does a Curaçao gaming licence cost under the new law?
Under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance, the application fee is €4,592 and a B2C licence costs €47,450 a year: a €24,490 licence fee to the National Treasury and a €22,960 supervisory fee to the Curaçao Gaming Authority. A B2B licence costs €24,490 a year.
Is the licence fee the biggest cost of a licensed operation?
Rarely. Once an operator has revenue, gaming taxes, revenue-based contributions, compliance staff and systems usually cost far more than the licence fee itself.
Why are amounts not converted into one currency?
Exchange rates move every day, while fee schedules are set in the regulator's currency. Converting them would add an error that the regulator's own figures do not have.
Reviewed on . Fees change, often every year: confirm the current schedule with the regulator before you apply.
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