Regulator
The Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), operating under the Online Gambling Regulation Act.
Licence fees
The Isle of Man charges an application fee and an annual licence fee, with gaming duty applied on a banded basis that falls as gross gaming yield rises. Sub-licence and network arrangements are priced separately. We confirm the current bands for your projected volumes.
Our recommendation
The strongest option for B2B suppliers, platform operators and groups running several brands, particularly where banking and corporate substance matter. Operators aiming squarely at EU consumers should weigh it against Malta.
Important to know
- Full due diligence on beneficial owners, directors and key staff.
- Substance is expected on the island, including local directors and, in most cases, hosting arrangements.
- Player funds must be properly segregated and protected.
- Applications are detailed and take longer than in low-cost jurisdictions.
Benefits
- Tier-one reputation with regulators, banks and suppliers.
- Zero per cent corporate income tax on most trading income.
- Gaming duty that reduces as revenue grows.
- Well-developed licence types for B2B, network and aggregation models.
Requirements, fees and timescales change. Contact us to confirm the current position before making any decisions.
Not sure which licence fits?
Tell us about your markets, your products and your timescales, and we will recommend the jurisdiction that suits your business — then handle the application from start to finish.
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