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Online Casino Setup & Licensing

Launch Your Gambling Business
— with an Estonian Gambling License

EU-compliant company setup, full regulatory support, and licensing for online casinos, betting, and skill-based games.

Fast-track Estonian company formation

Full support with EMTA licensing process

 AML/KYC compliance tailored to gambling operators

Why Choose Estonia for Your Gambling License?

Estonia offers one of the most transparent and accessible frameworks for online gambling in the EU. Under the supervision of the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA), licensed operators benefit from:
  • EU-wide credibility and regulatory compliance
  • Competitive corporate tax rates and advanced e-government services
  • Cost-effective licensing fees and streamlined application process

Whether you’re launching an online casino, sportsbook, or skill-based game platform, Estonia is an ideal gateway to the regulated EU gambling market.

READY-SET- PLAY

How to Obtain an Estonian Gambling License?

Learn how the two-step licensing process works — from registering your entity to launching casino or betting operations with full EMTA approval.
STEP 1

Activity License

— One-Time Authorization —
Grants your company the legal right to apply for operational gambling permits in Estonia.

Requirements:

  • Registered entity in the EU/EEA (OÜ or AS structure)
  • Minimum share capital:

€1,000,000 – Games of chance
€130,000 – Betting
€25,000 – Skill-based games

  • No criminal record for shareholders or directors
  • AML/KYC policies and technical documentation required
  • Application fee:

€47,940 – Games of chance
€31,960 – Betting
€3,200 – Skill-based games

Decision Time:

4–6 months
STEP 2

Operating Permit

— Per Game or Platform —
Once you have the Activity License, apply for individual permits for each gambling activity.

Covers:


• Online casino, slots, betting, skill-based games

• Game rules, AML/KYC infrastructure, and platform security reviewed by EMTA

License Validity:

• 5 years for remote (online) gambling

• Up to 20 years for land-based operations

Decision Time:

2–4 months
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LAUNCH WITH CONFIDENCE

Get Your Gambling License
in Estonia with Complium

We offer full-service regulatory and technical support to simplify the licensing journey and help you launch with confidence.

AML Compliance Packages
by Complium

Select the package that best fits your business size, operational complexity, and compliance demands. With each package, you receive a dedicated AML team to support your regulatory needs, ensuring you stay compliant and risk-free.

What’s Included in Our
Licensing Support

We provide full-service licensing assistance so you can focus on growing your gaming business — while we handle regulatory approvals.

Our support includes:

  • Company formation (OÜ or AS) in Estonia
  • Share capital setup and banking coordination
  • AML/KYC policies and technical documentation
  • Full liaison with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA)
  • Ongoing compliance, audit support, and renewals

Timeline & Government Fees

License Type State Fee Estimated Timeline
Skill-Based Games €3,200 4–6 months
Betting €31,960 4–6 months
Games of Chance €47,940 4–6 months
Operating Permit (per game/platform) Included in application 2–4 months

What’s Included in Our
Licensing Support

We provide full-service licensing assistance so you can focus on growing your gaming business — while we handle regulatory approvals.

Our support includes:

  • Company formation (OÜ or AS) in Estonia
  • Share capital setup and banking coordination
  • AML/KYC policies and technical documentation
  • Full liaison with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA)
  • Ongoing compliance, audit support, and renewals

Timeline & Government Fees

License Type State Fee Estimated Timeline
Skill-Based Games €3,200 4–6 months
Betting €31,960 4–6 months
Games of Chance €47,940 4–6 months
Operating Permit (per game/platform) Included in application 2–4 months

We guide you through each phase to ensure a smooth approval process and avoid unnecessary delays.

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AML Compliance

Why Choose Complium?

Based in Tallinn with local regulatory access
Cross-functional team (legal, AML, technical)
Transparent timelines and step-by-step support
Continued post-licensing support — audits, renewals, updates
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Ready to get started?

Contact us today — we’ll help you launch, scale, and stay compliant.
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Successful projects

We have mediated over 500 fintech companies since 2018.
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Countries served

We have supported clients from 46 different countries to set up locally.
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Professional staff

Our team consists of more than 30 attorneys and lawyers.
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WHY COMPLIUM? Launch Your Gambling Business
with Confidence

Complium provides full-service support for obtaining your Estonian gambling license — from company formation to regulatory approval. Our local presence and multidisciplinary team ensure a smooth and compliant journey through EMTA’s licensing process.

We handle the legal, technical and compliance complexities so you can focus on building and scaling your casino, betting or gaming platform with confidence.
Legal Services
AML Compliance
Accounting & Audit
Disputes
Corporate Services
Banking Advisory

CONTACT FORMReady to Get Your
Gambling License in Estonia?

Let’s talk. We’ll take care of company formation, licensing applications,
AML/KYC compliance, and everything in between
— so you can launch your gambling business faster, and fully prepared.

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    Poland office: +48 537 983 725
    Estonian office: +372 5874 6380
    office@complium.eu

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    Office: Solipska 3/5, 02-482 Warszawa

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