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iGaming operators and B2B suppliers, Malta

The MGA is a Tier 1 gaming regulator covering B2C and B2B licences for casino, sportsbook and lottery, recognised across most regulated EU markets. English language admin and EU passporting support multi market rollouts.

MGA Tier 1B2B + B2CEU passporting
Start setup {placement} 4 min · no card required
Corp tax
35%
Fastest setup
2 weeks
Tax treaties
70
Region
Europe

What you'll need

  • No resident director required
  • Local registered office required
  • Economic-substance test applies
  • Minimum capital: EUR 1,165
  • Administrative language: English
  • Legal system: Civil law

Tax and treaty profile

  • Corporate tax 35%
  • Effective rate ~5%
  • Tax treaties 70
  • VAT rate 18%
  • Withholding on dividends 0%
Key treaty partners
UKGermanyItalyUAESingaporeChina

Banking and payments

  • Banking takes 2 to 4 weeks with KYC
  • Stripe supported
  • Wise supported
  • Crypto banking available
  • EMI license framework available

Considerations

If any beneficial owner is a US person

The 6/7 refund creates PFIC and GILTI exposure for US shareholders, and the system is under continuous EU scrutiny. If your cap table includes US persons:

6/7 refundPFIC + GILTIEU scrutiny