Iudara

MGA · Tier 1

Malta

The default tier-one license for European-facing operators. Long history, well-understood compliance bar, EU passport for cross-border activity.

At a Glance

Setup
from approx. €55k
Annual
from approx. €25k
Timeline
4–6 months (typical)
Tax
5% gaming tax (Class B1)
Markets
EU + EEA passporting; selective rest-of-world
Tier
1

What works here

Opportunities

  • +EU market access via service-provider model
  • +Established banking relationships across the EU
  • +Recognised by major payment partners and game studios
  • +Predictable regulator timelines once filings are complete

What to watch

Watch-outs

  • !Substance and key-personnel requirements taken seriously
  • !Recent FATF and FIAU audit cycles tighten AML expectations
  • !Capital and reserve requirements scale with class

Permitted Verticals

CasinoSportsbookPokerBingoLottery

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