Georgia online gambling permits
Georgia licenses online casino, slots and sports betting. In June 2026 Parliament passed a separate international permit for operators serving only players outside Georgia, taxed at 5% of gross gaming revenue.
- Best for
- Foreign-facing operators seeking a low-tax permit
- Who can be licensed
- B2C operators
- Markets it serves
- Worldwide, Africa and Asia
Georgia licenses online casino, slots and sports betting through permits from the Ministry of Finance and the Revenue Service. Since 2026 a separate international permit allows operators to serve only players outside Georgia, taxed at 5% of gross gaming revenue; each permit covers one category and one domain. The holder must be a Georgian company with an office and server infrastructure in Georgia, and Georgian players must be blocked from international permit sites. Plan for 3–4 months.
- Status
- Licensing open
- Regulator
- Ministry of Finance of Georgia and the Revenue Service
- Legal basis
- Law on Organizing Lotteries, Games of Chance and Other Prize Games, as amended
- Status checked
- October 16, 2026
International and domestic permits
Georgia separates operators that serve only foreign players from those serving the Georgian market. Each permit covers one product and one domain.
International permit
For players outside Georgia only, in three categories: online casino, slot games and betting. Five-year term; Georgian players must be blocked.
Domestic permit
Online permits for the Georgian market, with higher taxation and strict player rules: Georgian citizens must be 25 or older to play.
One product, one domain
Each permit covers one product category and one internet domain. More products or websites need more permits.
International and domestic permits compared
| International permit | Domestic permit | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | Foreign players aged 18 and over, outside Georgia | Players in Georgia; Georgian citizens from age 25 |
| Products | Online casino, slot games (minimum 80% RTP) or betting, one permit each | Online casino, slots and betting under domestic permits |
| Gaming tax | 5% of gross gaming revenue, paid monthly | Higher domestic rate |
| Georgian players | Must be filtered out; a prohibition notice in Georgian and English on the site | Allowed, subject to age limits and the national exclusion register |
| Term | Five years, fee paid annually in advance | Set by the domestic regime |
What the authorities expect
Applicants register a Georgian company first; non-residents can own it without restriction.
Georgian company
A Georgian legal entity, registered in about a day, with no tax debts in Georgia.
Office and servers
Two Georgian addresses: the office where the games are managed and the location of the server infrastructure. Changes are reported.
People and funds
Criminal record certificates for directors, founders and partners, and documents on the lawful origin of the capital.
Certified software
Games and random number generators certified through Random Systems Georgia, the Ministry of Finance’s designated entity.
Monitoring
Connection to Georgia’s unified gambling monitoring system before launch.
Player controls
Geoblocking of Georgian players for international permits, age checks and AML/KYC procedures.
How the application runs
Statutory steps add up to about 123 days: certification review, system inspection, monitoring integration and the permit review. Complex cases can take longer.
- 1CompanyGeorgian company registered, office and server addresses set up.
- 2CertificationSoftware and RNG certification, with a review of up to 20 days and a system inspection of up to 45 days.
- 3MonitoringIntegration with the unified monitoring system, up to 30 days.
- 4Permit applicationApplication per product with corporate, fit-and-proper and source-of-funds documents; review of 20 days, extendable.
- 5Go-livePermit issued, domain live with geoblocking of Georgian players.
Ongoing obligations
- Monthly gaming tax and the monitoring charge paid on time
- Annual permit fee paid in advance for each permit
- Geoblocking of Georgian players and the bilingual prohibition notice (international permit)
- Notification of changes to the office or server addresses
- AML/KYC controls and age verification
- Penalties for late payment or breaches start at GEL 20,000 and rise for repeat breaches; repeated violations can lead to revocation
How international permits are taxed
5% of GGR
Revenue from foreign players under an international permit is taxed at 5% of gross gaming revenue, paid monthly.
Monitoring charge
A further 0.5% of GGR covers the unified monitoring system.
VAT and winnings
Export services carry 0% VAT, and foreign players’ winnings are exempt from withholding tax since December 2024.
Staff in Georgia
Employees in Georgia are subject to Georgian personal income tax through payroll.
Frequently asked questions
Can Georgian players use an international permit site?
No. International permits are for foreign players only. Georgian players must be blocked, and the site shows a prohibition notice in Georgian and English.
Which products can an international permit cover?
Each permit covers one category: online casino, slot games or betting, and one domain. An operator offering casino and sportsbook needs two permits.
How is it taxed?
5% of gross gaming revenue from foreign players, paid monthly, plus a 0.5% monitoring charge. Export services carry 0% VAT.
Do I need a company and servers in Georgia?
Yes. You need a Georgian company, a game-management office and server infrastructure at registered Georgian addresses, connected to the national monitoring system.
How long does it take?
The statutory steps add up to about four months from company registration, longer if the authorities extend the review.
How long is a permit valid?
Five years, with the permit fee paid annually in advance.
Is the international permit in force?
Parliament passed the amendments in June 2026. We confirm the implementing rules and the current application practice in your roadmap.
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