🇲🇹 Malta Licence

A Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence is the most prestigious in the industry. As an EU jurisdiction with a rigorous regulator, it gives operators access to European markets, banking and payment partners that lighter licences cannot reach — at the cost of higher capital, compliance and fees.

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How the setup works

Incorporate a Maltese company and set up the required local substance.
Build the full compliance framework: AML/KYC, responsible gaming, governance and a regulatory business plan.
Submit the application and undergo the MGA’s fit-and-proper and financial review.
Complete the system audit and technical certification of platform and games.
Receive the licence and meet ongoing reporting, audit and renewal obligations.

Timeline

Typically 4–6 months, given the depth of review.

General requirements

Fit-and-proper UBOs & directors
Maltese company & local substance
Minimum share capital
Segregated player funds
Key Function holders (e.g. compliance, AML)
Independent system audit & certification
Application and annual fees

Documents needed

Certified passport copies (UBOs & directors)
Proof of address
Police conduct certificates
CVs and professional references
Source-of-funds & source-of-wealth evidence
Audited financials / financial forecasts
Company incorporation documents
Detailed business plan
AML/KYC, responsible-gaming & governance policies
System & technical documentation

Requirements, fees and timelines are indicative and change over time. We confirm the current rules for your specific project before you commit.

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Apply for your Malta Licence

Tell us about your operation and we will confirm whether this licence fits — and handle the full application.

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