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Georgia Gambling License for Online Casinos, Slots and Sports Betting
Georgia's international permit costs about €34,400 a year, runs five years and taxes gross gaming revenue from foreign players at 5%. We register your Georgian company, file with the Revenue Service and run compliance after launch, for a fixed fee.
David Sisvadze, CEO. Six years inside the Revenue Service of Georgia, the authority that issues and supervises every gambling permit. 5.0 on Google, 27 reviews
- €34k
- permit fee per year, per vertical
- 5%
- tax on gross gaming revenue from foreign players
- 5 years
- permit term
Georgian Gambling Permits We File
The international permits came in with Law No. 1822 of 25 June 2026. They serve players outside Georgia, need no land venue and allow one website per permit. Domestic permits serve Georgian players and sit on a land-based license.
International Online Casino License
Casino table and card games for players outside Georgia.
- Permit fee
- €34,400 / yr
- Tax on GGR
- 5%
International Online Slots License
Slot games under their own permit, alongside or without a casino permit.
- Permit fee
- €34,400 / yr
- Tax on GGR
- 5%
International Sports Betting License
An online sportsbook (totalizator) with no betting shop in Georgia.
- Permit fee
- €34,400 / yr
- Prize fund security
- €3,400
Gaming Supplier (B2B) Permit
Game studios, platforms and aggregators supplying Georgian permit holders.
- Permit term
- 5 years
- Covers
- Games, RNG, platforms
Domestic Online Permits
Casino, slots and betting for players in Georgia, linked to a land venue.
- Tax on GGR
- 20%
- Player age
- 25+
Casino and Slot Hall Permits
Land-based casinos, slot halls and betting shops in Tbilisi, Batumi and the regions.
- Permit term
- 5 years
- Issued
- Per venue
Georgia Gambling License Cost
Before tax, year one costs up to about €80,800 for one international vertical and €173,600 for all three, then 6% of gross gaming revenue. Our fee is fixed and quoted separately.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Permit feePer vertical: casino, slots or sports betting. First year paid before issue, then every 12 months (Fees Law Art. 7(10), 9(2)). | €34,400 / yr |
| Platform auditBy Random Systems Georgia, the Revenue Service's control-system operator. Once per activity type. | up to €12,000 |
| Control system integrationEquipment that connects your platform to the state control system. Once per permit holder. | up to €34,400 |
| Monitoring feePaid monthly to the control-system operator, since 1 January 2026. | 1% of GGR |
| Tax on gross gaming revenueBets from foreign players minus their winnings, monthly (Tax Code Art. 98(5)). | 5% of GGR |
| Prize fund securitySports betting only. Bank guarantee or insurance policy. | €3,400 |
| Company registrationPublic Registry fee for a Georgian LLC, next business day. | €70 |
Georgia vs Other Gambling Licenses
What foreign-facing operators compare: the government cost, the charge on revenue, the term and what each license needs on the ground.
| License | Year one, government | Every year after | Charge on revenue | Term | On the ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeorgiaInternational permit | up to €80,800Per vertical | €34,400Per vertical | 6% of GGR5% tax, 1% monitoring | 5 years | Georgian company, address and servers. No minimum capital. |
| CuraçaoCGA, LOK | €52,042 | €47,450All verticals | None | Indefinite | Local company, director and data center server. |
| AnjouanAnjouan Gaming | €17,828Plus an unpublished application fee | €17,828 | None published | 1 year | No local company rule. Regulator's standing disputed by the Comoros central bank. |
| MaltaMGA | €30,000Plus compliance contribution | €25,000 | 0.4% to 1.25%Casino, minimum €15,000 | 10 years | EEA company, €100,000 share capital. |
| Isle of ManGSC | €50,200£42,000 | €43,900£36,750 | 0.1% to 1.5% | 5 years | Two resident directors, servers on the island. |
| KahnawakeKGC | €35,700$40,000 | €18,700$21,000 | None | Up to 5 years | Hosting in the Kahnawà:ke data center. |
| TobiqueTGC | about €36,000As quoted by licensing firms | about €19,875 | None | 1 year | No local entity required. |
Government and regulator charges only, from each regulator's fee schedule on 24 October 2026. Georgian fees are set in lari by law; they and the dollar and sterling fees are shown in euros at the National Bank of Georgia rate for that day. The full comparison adds corporate tax, timelines, Costa Rica and the sources.
Six Years Inside the Revenue Service
Our CEO worked at the authority that issues the permits and collects the tax.
License, Tax and Accounting in One Firm
The same team files the permit, the monthly 5% returns and the AML reports.
Company, Address and Servers Arranged
The Georgian presence the law asks for, set up with the license.
Sourced to the Statute
Every fee and rate cites the article it comes from, so your lawyers can check it.
Two to Four Months to a Permit
Against eight to 20 months for Malta. The Revenue Service decides within 20 days of filing.
Georgian License Packages
Each package is a fixed fee, quoted in writing after a 30-minute call. Government fees are paid to the state at cost.
Single Permit
One international vertical
Fixed fee, quoted after a 30-minute call
- Georgian LLC and 12 months of management address
- Server hosting in Georgia arranged, billed at cost
- Bank account introduction
- AML, responsible gambling and game rules in Georgian and English
- Platform audit and integration run with Random Systems Georgia
- Filing and Revenue Service follow-up until the permit is issued
Full Launch
Casino, slots and sports betting
Fixed fee, quoted after a 30-minute call
- Everything in Single Permit, for up to three verticals
- Payment provider and bank introductions
- Website compliance review per permit domain
- First three months of accounting and tax filing
Compliance and Accounting
For licensed operators
Fixed monthly fee, cancel with 30 days' notice
- Monthly bookkeeping and GGR tax returns
- Player withdrawal tax and payroll filings
- AML reporting support
- Permit fee, renewal and filing calendar
- Tax questions answered in writing
How to Get a Gambling License in Georgia
Plan for two to four months from the first call. Most of it is the platform audit and integration; the Revenue Service then decides within 20 days, or the permit is deemed issued.
Scoping Call
Verticals, platform, supplier, ownership and budget. You get a fixed quote in writing.
Day 1
Company, Address and Bank
Georgian LLC registered the next business day, management address and servers in Georgia set up, bank account opened.
Weeks 1 to 4
Platform Audit
Random Systems Georgia audits your platform and games against the Ministry of Finance standards.
Up to 45 days
Integration and Certificate
Your platform is connected to the state control system and the authorization certificate is issued.
Up to 30 days
Revenue Service Decision
Application, policies, criminal record certificates and proof of funds filed. No decision in time means the permit is issued.
Within 20 days
Launch and Compliance
Monthly GGR tax, the 1% monitoring fee and AML reporting, filed on time.
Ongoing
David Sisvadze
CEO
David spent six years inside the Revenue Service of Georgia, the body that issues gambling permits, collects the permit fees and oversees the state control system. He then spent seven years running import operations in the private sector.
GamblingLicense.ge is part of Tbilisi Expat, the Tbilisi firm behind company registration, tax and accounting for foreign founders in Georgia.
- 6
- years inside the Revenue Service of Georgia
- 13+
- years of experience
- 7
- years running private-sector import operations
Client Reviews
"Five-star service! Tbilisi Expat provided clear, efficient, and reliable consulting for my business setup and tax planning. They are super responsive and took care of everything professionally. Perfect for foreign entrepreneurs!"👍♥️🥰
David helped me to register the company, he was super nice and professional, very good to work with him. Absolutely recommended.🙏
Very professional accountant service for either IE or legal entity. Highly recommended
Georgia Gambling License FAQ
How much does a gambling license cost in Georgia?
An international online permit costs about €34,400 a year per vertical. In year one add up to about €12,000 for the platform audit and €34,400 for the control system integration, then 6% of gross gaming revenue every month: 5% tax and a 1% monitoring fee.
Can a foreign company get a gambling license in Georgia?
Yes, through a company registered in Georgia. Permits go only to entrepreneurs registered in Georgia, the owners can be foreign and there is no minimum capital. The company also needs a management address and servers in Georgia.
How long does it take to get a gambling license in Georgia?
Plan for two to four months. The platform audit takes up to 45 days for online games and the integration up to 30; the Revenue Service then decides within 20 days, or the permit is deemed issued.
What is the gambling tax in Georgia?
5% of gross gaming revenue from foreign players, and 20% for online casino and slot revenue from players in Georgia. Gross gaming revenue is bets accepted minus winnings paid, calculated monthly.
Can players in Georgia use an international license?
No. Georgian citizens may not play on an international permit. Serving them needs a domestic permit linked to a land-based venue.
Is a Georgia gambling license better than Curaçao?
It suits operators who want a five-year permit, a 5% tax on gross gaming revenue and a company and bank in the same country. The comparison table on this page sets out the government costs side by side.
Get Your Georgian Gambling License
Tell us which verticals you need. You get a fixed quote and a first-year budget in writing after a 30-minute call.