Malta Gaming Authority B2C and B2B licences
The Malta Gaming Authority issues a gaming service licence for B2C operators and a critical gaming supply licence for B2B suppliers such as platforms and game providers. It is an EU licence with a long track record and is widely accepted by banks, PSPs and suppliers. Costs and governance demands are higher than offshore options.
Facts under review · last checked 2026-10-08 · confirm figures with the regulator before relying on them
Regulator · Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) ↗
Key facts
- Application fee
- €5,000, one-time and non-refundableas of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- B2C fixed annual licence fee
- €25,000; €10,000 for operators providing solely Type 4 services; plus a monthly compliance contribution based on gaming revenueas of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- B2B critical supply annual fee
- €25,000 (revenue up to €5m), €30,000 (€5m to €10m), €35,000 (above €10m)as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- Minimum paid-up share capital (B2C)
- €100,000 for Types 1 and 2; €40,000 for Types 3 and 4; cumulative across types up to €240,000as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- Gaming tax on Maltese players
- 5% of gaming revenue from players physically present in Maltaas of 2026-10-08Source ↗
Realistic timeline
Who does what, and how long each phase usually takes once work starts. The regulator’s share is outside anyone’s control.
- HartsizScoping, licence type mapping and gap analysis2–4 weeks
- YouCompany set-up, key function holders, capital and application pack6–12 weeksHartsiz drafts the pack; the client supplies people, capital and decisions
- RegulatorMGA fit-and-proper, business plan and system review12–30 weeksOutside our control; depends on queue and the quality of answers
Estimated end to end: 5–11 months. Not a guarantee.
What the regulator expects to see
- Maltese company with issued and paid-up share capital at the required level
- Key function holders approved by the MGA
- AML/CFT compliance and player protection frameworks
- Technical set-up and system review before go-live
Questions we get
Do we need both a B2C and a B2B licence?
Only if you do both. Operators offering games to players need a gaming service licence; suppliers of critical gaming supplies such as platforms or games to operators need a critical gaming supply licence.
What is the compliance contribution?
A monthly payment on top of the fixed B2C licence fee, calculated on gaming revenue at rates that differ by game type, with a minimum and a maximum per type set in the MGA fee guidance.
Is there a minimum capital for B2B suppliers?
Yes, the MGA sets share capital requirements by licence type. We confirm the current B2B figure with the MGA for each application.