Company Formation for iGaming & Gambling Licensees

Company Formation for iGaming & Gambling Licensees is a corporate setup service that incorporates the operating company, holding entity and governance documents a gambling licence application requires. It covers jurisdictions including Malta, Romania, Curaçao and Anjouan, with licensing timelines from 4–6 weeks to 4–6 months depending on the regulator.

Jurisdictions and processing times

The service covers Malta Gaming Authority licensing (4–6 months), Romania through the National Gambling Office (8–12 weeks for Class II), Curaçao Gaming Authority (3–5 months) and the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (4–6 weeks). For Romania, a Class II submission takes about 3–4 weeks from instruction via a new Romanian SRL or SA, which takes 7–15 days to incorporate, or about 2–3 weeks via an existing EU/EEA company that requires no new entity. The Romanian SRL route carries 16% corporate tax on Romanian-source profits.

Ownership and governance structure

The service sets up the operating company in the jurisdiction the gaming licence requires, with gambling activities included in its articles where the regulator expects them. Beneficial ownership is structured with a clear chain down to natural persons, and a holding entity, commonly in Nevis or Cyprus, can own the licensed companies and IP. Governance documents cover board composition, signing authority, minutes and registers for licence applications and bank onboarding.

Post-formation support

After formation, the service provides a registered office and, where required, a resident director or local agent. It also maintains annual financial statements, shareholder meetings and corporate records.

Gambling operators applying for a Romanian Class II licence through an existing EU/EEA company can avoid incorporating a new entity, which shortens submission to about 2–3 weeks from instruction.