Our Recommendations
Our Recommendations page has been created to share our professional view on which licence may be best suited to your business and long-term goals. We understand that every business is unique, with its own objectives, structures and target markets and therefore requires licences for different purposes.
In some cases, you may not require a licence at all. Our role is to provide you with clear, tailored advice so you can make informed decisions that balance compliance, cost-efficiency and commercial opportunity.
Our Recommendations are for general guidance only and do not constitute legal or tax advice.
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| Licence Type | Business to Business ("B2B") |
Business to Customer ("B2C") |
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Low-Cost Licence
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Our Recommendation: Anjouan
Why: Cost-effective, and the licence can be obtained within a short timeframe.
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Our Recommendation: Anjouan
Why: Cost-effective, and the licence can be obtained within a short timeframe.
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Tier One Licence
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Our Recommendation: Isle of Man
Why: Software providers can resell premium content to .COM markets.
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Why: Malta for EU-facing markets.
Why: Isle of Man for outward-facing markets.
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Reputable Licence
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Our Recommendation: Romania
Why: Software providers can resell premium content to .COM markets.
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Why: Reputable licences that can be obtained within adequate timeframes.
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Taxation Efficiency
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Our Recommendation: Isle of Man Entity (without a licence).
Why:A software supplier licence is not mandatory to distribute software from an Isle of Man entity. This structure is highly sought after due to the competitive tax rates in the Isle of Man.
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Why: When structured correctly, no gaming duty or corporate taxes are payable.
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Regulated Markets (Malta)
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Our Recommendation: Obtain a Romanian Class II Licence and obtain MGA Recognition Certificate.
Why: We believe this to be the most efficient route for supplying content to Maltese operators.
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Regulated Markets (United Kingdom and Ontario)
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Why: Tax efficiency and ring-fencing prestigious licences from other business activities.
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