GIB · Tier 1
Gibraltar
Selective licensing reserved for established operators with a solid track record. Low gaming tax and strong UK adjacency make it attractive for tier-one groups.
At a Glance
- Timeline
- 4–6 months (typical)
- Markets
- UK and selected EEA markets
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Very competitive gaming-tax structure for high-GGY operators
- +Established hub for major sportsbook and casino brands
- +Pragmatic regulator with deep operator-side dialogue
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Pre-application scrutiny is high — first-time operators rarely qualify
- !Post-Brexit market-access posture varies by jurisdiction
- !Office and headcount expectations on-territory
Permitted Verticals
Requirements
What Iudara tracks for a Gibraltar licence
11 licensing requirements across 8 groups, 11 of them mandatory — the same set your workspace is initialised with on day one. Scope is confirmed against the regulator at the start of every engagement.
Corporate
3 tracked · 3 mandatory
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Beneficial-owner register
Anti-money laundering
2 tracked · 2 mandatory
- AML/CFT policy (board approved)
- Risk assessment (jurisdictional)
Banking
1 tracked · 1 mandatory
- Segregated player-funds account confirmation
Tax
1 tracked · 1 mandatory
- Tax-residency certificate(s) for UBOs
Responsible gambling
1 tracked · 1 mandatory
- Responsible gambling policy
Technical
1 tracked · 1 mandatory
- Technical certification report
Financial
1 tracked · 1 mandatory
- 12-month cash-flow projection
General
1 tracked · 1 mandatory
- Fitness-and-propriety attestations (UBOs)
Each detail page names up to 3 requirements per group. We walk the rest through with you.