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About Malta's iGaming Jurisdiction

The Maltese License is one of the most prestigious and robust online gambling jurisdictions in the industry.

The Malta Gaming License is regulated by Malta Gaming Authority or commonly referred to as MGA and it is responsible for regulation and supervision of Online and Land-Based iGaming services operations including B2B and B2C services.

One License - Unlimited Opportunities

The Malta Gaming Authority offers two licenses for iGaming Business namely the Gaming Service License and the Critical Gaming Supply License.

The Gaming Service License is applicable to iGaming operators offering under their operation a Gaming service which is available to individuals for example an online casino or sports betting.

The Critical Gaming Supply License is applicable to B2B providers that provide critical supplies to iGaming companies these can be Game Providers owning games of chance. The Critical Gaming Supply License service provider can offer one or more of the following Games:

Sports Betting

Betting on the latest odds from all major sports and leagues.

Live Casino

Interactive, multiplayer casino games played and streamed in real-time.

Poker and Bingo

Games of chance and other player versus player games.

Skill Games

Controlled skill games, such as chess, rummy or fantasy sports games.

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Benefits of Acquiring a Gaming License in Malta

Credible

iGaming service operators can offer their services to any jurisdiction with the exception of customers or partners residing in jurisdictions black listed by the Financial Action Task Force “FATF”, at jurisdictions where a local license is required or gambling is illegal.

Prestige

The Maltese iGaming License is a well-respected license on a global scale and iGaming Businesses breath confidence in their business dealings.

iGaming Knowledge

The iGaming industry in an integral part of the Malta’s Economy and the local community and businesses are highly skilled with specialities in iGaming. Malta is already the EU home of iGaming and many iGaming service providers have established offices offering software, hardware and marketing services.

Tax Benefits

Owning a Maltese License and a Maltese companies offers many tax benefits both at a company and at personal level. Malta offers one the lowest tax rates in the EU despite corporate tax being set at 35%. Foreign tax resident shareholders can utilize the 6/7 Tax Reimbursement System and effectively reduce the tax rate to just 5%. Additionally, there is 0% withholding tax on dividends paid out to foreign shareholders. A 5% Gaming tax is applicable from gaming revenue generated from Maltese based residents. To find out more on the benefits of owning a Maltese company click here.

License with no Borders

Secure Location

Malta is an extremely secure and attractive business location for those seeking to operate in the EU. The country has well-developed infrastructure, is extremely safe from natural disasters and is politically stable.

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Walkthrough of the Process

1 Application Evaluation

Before starting your application, a pre-application process is required with an officer from the Malta Gaming Authority where all the necessary documents should be presented and a ‘Fit and Proper Test’ is carried out.

2 Paperwork Submission

If successful, all necessary documentation and information needs to be submitted to the MGA. Due diligence checks are carried out as well as an in-depth examination of the operational and statutory requirements.

3 MGA Assessment

In the final stage of the process the applicant is required to implement and test the operation onto a technical environment. A system audit will then be carried out to ensure operations are running as proposed in the application.