Looking to find out where to obtain your gaming license? Searching for a regulated jurisdiction to establish your business and to offer your gaming service?

iGaming has flourished in Malta over the years and multiple types of licenses are available depending on your type of business. Join one of the best gaming jurisdictions and the home of some of the biggest international gaming operators, affiliates and software developers.

Do you want to easily access European gaming markets? Malta makes an excellent choice through the combination of the regulation and reduced taxes to set up your gaming business. Malta offers one of the most prestigious licenses and it has a streamlined licensing process and structured fees.

Instead of having to apply for a different license depending on the types of games you offer, now you can choose between a Business-to-Client (B2C) or Business-to-Business (B2B) license. Are you also worried about tax? If the business is structured correctly, you can profit from a low corporate and gaming tax payable.


B2C and B2B business
Obtaining a Maltese B2C license will allow you to offer, provide or operate a gaming service. Additionally, you can host in your premises accessible to the public or make available for use a gaming device/ system. If you require to obtain a B2B license you can supply and manage a material element of a game or of a software. Operating through a Maltese gaming license allows online gaming companies to operate legally across the EU which generates around 48% of worldwide gambling revenue.

B2C and B2B business
Do you already have a foreign gaming license issued by an EU/ EEA or another state and you want to offer your service in or from Malta? Malta Gaming Authority can provide you with a recognition notice which has the same effect as an authorization to provide your services in or from Malta. This way licensed companies are allowed to operate in Malta if they notify the MGA and obtain a recognition notice.

Now that you are thinking that you found the perfect solution for your iGaming business, we are here to guide you and offer all the necessary services whether you are a gaming start-up or an already established operator. What are you waiting for? Our team has over 10 years of experience and through our support we can make the whole licensing procedure a smooth sailing.

Are you ready to set up your company and have the business up and running? Are you looking for assistance to establish and develop further your gaming project? We can offer you all the necessary services that will help your business to succeed, handle on your behalf all the matters with the authorities and prepare the relevant documentation.


Company Set up and Corporate Services Support
In order for an applicant to apply for a B2B or B2C license, it is necessary to set up a Maltese limited liability company. For the purpose of being licensed by Malta Gaming Authority, it is required by the applicant to have a certain amount of share capital in proportion to the gaming business. We can assist you with the company set-up and provide the necessary assistance with day-to-day management.

Application for a B2C/ B2B License
Maltese regulatory framework provides two main licenses: a Business-to-Business license and a Business-to-Client License. Different license types are available within the B2C & B2B frameworks which cater for a range of games and services. On successful completion of the gaming license application process, the licensed applicant is granted a 10 year license. Our experienced team can provide assistance in relation to the iGaming license application process, including preparation and submission, assistance in drafting Gaming Documentation and Outsourcing Policies and/or Agreements.

Key Function Services
On both B2B and B2C licensees there is an obligation to appoint the relevant key functions, who must also be approved by MGA. Each key functions will be responsible to carry out their role in a particular area as player support, responsible gaming, marketing, and advertising, legal affairs, and other areas. We can assist in the process for appointment of key function persons related to both B2B and B2C or identify possible key function persons to complement your gaming business. Such persons will be recognized as the key persons with MGA and ensure compliance with laws and regulations, conditions of the license and directives issued by the MGA. Our team can provide its assistance to collect, review and certify the due diligence documentation.

Recognition notice
A recognition notice issued by the MGA would recognize a license issued by a foreign jurisdiction of the EU or the EEA. Many requirements need to be fulfilled to obtain the recognition notice issued by MGA. Contact our team today to get help with the recognition notice.

Company maintenance
The law requires for a gaming company to meet certain annual and ongoing obligations. E&S can assist you with all the annual and ongoing obligations of the company to keep it in good standing.

Legal and advisory services
Our team of professionals can offer a wide array of legal and advisory services that your business may require, ranging from contract drafting, intellectual property, advice on AML and GDPR compliance and regulatory support.

Launching a gaming business in Malta is not the only solution. If you want to get a gaming license and you need to look at multiple jurisdictions before deciding, there are also other countries that offer gaming licenses, offering clear regulations and a trustworthy reputation. Additionally, licences in Malta, licenses in UK, Estonia, and Sweden are a very good option.

Are you considering which would be the suitable option for your business model? Through our team, we can advise you and ensure to choose the best option that meets your business needs. Get in touch with our team to identify the appropriate solution for you.

Gaming companies are finding it complex to maintain a long-standing relationship with commercial banks. This trend is due to various factors. De-risking, as well as not understanding the risks involved, has made Gaming companies one of main targets. Banks across the EU have been closing operational bank accounts for gaming companies, leaving some of them exposed to issues.

In today’s dwindling economy it is even more crucial for businesses to safeguard against operational risk. One way in which a gaming company can achieve this is by ensuring that they are not relying on just a singular banking facility. By having multiple banking facilities, businesses can protect funds and other assets. Therefore, developing the right relationship with an appropriate bank or payment provider is invaluable for any business.

Developing the right relationship with an appropriate bank is invaluable for any business. Are you looking for the right banking option for your gaming business? E&S relationship with different banks, EMIs and payment gateway provider proves to be a solution for our gaming clients who endeavor to find a banking solution.

Taking into consideration the changes and latest development carried out at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development level (OECD), the requirement for a company to have substance in the country where such operation is carried out has become of an utmost importance.

Since Malta is a member state of the European Union and located in the heart of the Mediterranean, it makes it easily accessible from EU countries and an ideal place to take up residence.

Are you thinking what would be the advantages if the employees of your Company will consider living in Malta? Foreigners residing in Malta are not taxed on their worldwide income but only on income and certain capital gains sourced in Malta and on foreign income received in Malta.