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United Kingdom (UKGC) Gambling License

UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)

Typical processing: 16–32 weeks
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A UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) license is the most prestigious in online gambling. It grants direct access to the highly regulated, high-value UK market and signals unmatched credibility to banks, investors and tier-one partners.

The UK regime is also the strictest: licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP), Personal Management Licences for key individuals, stringent AML obligations and significant financial risk assessments. It is suited to well-capitalised, established operators.

Capital requirements

No fixed minimum, but the UKGC requires detailed source-of-funds evidence, a full financial risk assessment and — where applicable — an arrangement for holding player funds in a protected bank account.

Tax treatment

Remote gaming duty of 21% on gross gambling yield, payable to HMRC, on top of UKGC fees.

Required documents

Full corporate structure chart and KYC for every shareholder, UBO and director

Source of funds and source of wealth evidence for all major owners

Personal Management Licence (PML) applications for key individuals (CEO, MLRO, AML lead)

Detailed business plan and financial projections

AML/CFT policies aligned to LCCP and UK anti-money-laundering guidance

Safer gambling and player protection procedures

Technical platform documentation, RNG certification and independent game testing

Corporate structure

The operating licence is held by a UK entity (typically a UK-incorporated company) with named individuals holding Personal Management Licences. Applicants must satisfy the UKGC's fit-and-proper tests and ongoing compliance reporting.

Frequently asked questions

What licence types does the UKGC issue?

Operating licences for casino, bingo and betting activities (each licensed separately, with flat additional fees for combined activities), plus Personal Management Licences for key individuals.

What is the gambling tax in the UK?

Remote gaming duty of 21% of gross gambling yield, payable to HMRC.

How long does a UKGC application take?

Typically four to eight months from submission, depending on application quality, GGY band and PML processing.

Official source: UK Gambling Commission — fees

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