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IOM · Tier 1
Isle of Man
A long-established Crown Dependency license favoured by B2B platforms and white-label operators. Pragmatic regulator, low gaming tax, strong banking ecosystem.
At a Glance
- Setup
- from approx. £55k
- Annual
- from approx. £35k
- Timeline
- 3–5 months (typical)
- Tax
- 0.1–1.5% on GGY (banded)
- Markets
- Global; B2B-friendly
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Excellent for B2B platform and white-label structures
- +Banded GGY taxation is favourable at scale
- +Active corporate-services ecosystem on-island
- +Crown Dependency status recognised by EMIs and banks
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Substance expectations include local board representation
- !Player-protection bar comparable to UK in some areas
- !Approval pace is steady rather than fast
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