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Gambling activity licence (tegevusluba) — application preparation and management
Preparation and management of an application for an Estonian gambling activity licence (tegevusluba).
In short
Preparation and management of an application for an Estonian gambling activity licence (tegevusluba). The price is from €23,000, excluding VAT. How long it takes: drafting 6–10 weeks; authority's statutory term. It is ordered and paid on micaconsult.com.
Who it is for
Operators of online or land-based games of chance, betting or lotteries in Estonia.
Price
| Service | Price | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling activity licence (tegevusluba) — application preparation and management | from €23,000 | Order |
All prices are in euros and exclude VAT. VAT is added where it applies under the Estonian Value Added Tax Act.
What the price includes
- Application for the gambling activity licence (tegevusluba) and preparation for the operating permit (korraldamise luba) under the Gambling Act
- Management of the Tax and Customs Board's questions
- Application file
- Description of the games and systems
- AML and responsible gambling documents
Not included in the price
- State fees for the licence and the permits
- Certification of the gaming system
State and notary fees
State fees and the fees of the supervisory authority are not included in the price; you pay them yourself.
- State fees for the activity licence and for the operating permit (significant — named in writing before the work starts)
- Gambling tax on the operation
Requirements
The applicant must meet the capital, management, technical and AML requirements; an operating permit for the specific games is a separate step. Ordered and paid on this page; the amount is our fee for the standard scope, and work beyond it is done only with your written agreement. FIU licence FIU000117 is LexorCorp's own licence for its trust and company services; it does not authorise the client. The authorisation is granted or refused by the competent authority — no service provider can promise it.
Before we start
- Estonian company
- Share capital required by the Gambling Act
- Certified platform
- Fit and proper board
Documents and information we need from you
- Articles of association and registry extract of the applicant
- Proof of registered office and place of management in Estonia (lease, premises)
- Organisational chart, staffing plan and job descriptions of key functions (compliance, risk management, internal audit, AML officer)
- For each management board and supervisory board member: CV, copy of passport, criminal record certificate(s) from every country of residence in the last 10 years, declaration on fitness and propriety (investigations, dismissals, insolvencies, sanctions), evidence of qualifications and experience, time commitment and conflicts of interest
- For each qualifying holder (10 % or more, direct or indirect): identity, ownership chart up to the ultimate beneficial owners, source of funds for the capital, financial statements (legal persons), fit-and-proper declaration and criminal record
How long it takes
Drafting 6–10 weeks; authority's statutory term
Law and requirements
- Gambling Act (Hasartmänguseadus)
- Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act
General information about our service, not legal advice.
Cost and time at a glance
| Our fee | from €23,000 — the fee for the standard scope, paid when you order |
|---|---|
| Fee of the authority | paid by you to the authority, not part of our fee:
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| Our drafting | usually 6–10 weeks, depending on how complete your information is |
| Time of the authority | the authority's own statutory term applies; we do not control it |
| Decision | made by the authority alone; no outcome is promised |
How a gambling activity licence application works
Your games and channels
You: You tell us whether you will run games of chance, betting or lotteries, online or in venues.
We: We explain the two stages: the activity licence first, then an operating permit for the specific games.
Order the application
You: You order the activity licence application on the licensed companies page.
We: We perform due diligence on the operator and its owners before we begin.
Platform and certification
You: You provide the technical platform and have the software certified by a testing laboratory at your own cost.
We: We describe the games and the systems in the application from the material you provide.
AML and player protection rules
You: You decide how players will be identified and verified.
We: We draft the AML measures and internal control; responsible gambling procedures can be added to your order.
Filing with the Tax and Customs Board
You: You sign the application and supply the documents on owners, managers and the origin of funds.
We: We file the application with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board and handle its requests for additional information.
The Board decides
You: You receive the decision on the activity licence from the Board.
We: We cannot decide or predict it: the Tax and Customs Board alone issues or refuses a gambling activity licence.
The operating permit
You: You apply for operating permits, issued per game or venue, once you hold the activity licence.
We: We prepare you for the operating permit stage as part of this work.
Questions and answers
Gambling activity licence: what does it cost?
From €23,000, excluding VAT. State fees and the fees of the supervisory authority are not included in the price; you pay them yourself.
Gambling activity licence: who is it for?
Operators of online or land-based games of chance, betting or lotteries in Estonia.
Gambling activity licence: how long does it take?
Drafting 6–10 weeks; authority's statutory term
What is not included in the price?
State fees for the licence and the permits; Certification of the gaming system.
Who makes the decision?
The Estonian Tax and Customs Board decides.
Related services and add-ons
- Responsible gambling and player protection procedures — from €2,300
- AML/CFT internal rules, risk assessment and procedures — from €3,200
Part of
- Licensed and regulated companies — from €3,500
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