E GAMING in Malta

Malta, its rocky coastline, its pastizzi, its prickly pears and… Its eGaming companies. There are more than 260 of them on the archipelago and this number is constantly expanding, even more so in this particular period of pandemic and Brexit. The reason for this? Undeniable tax advantages and the Malta Gaming Authority presenting the island as one of the few countries in Europe with a competent entity in terms of online gaming regulation. This is also where the world-famous SIGMA online gambling show takes place regularly.

Slot machines, casino, lottery, bingo, sports betting… Since 2004, Malta has become the Silicon Valley of online gaming. Nothing surprising here when you consider the many privileges put in place to attract these companies. The allocation of licences varies according to the category of game but for all of them, the tax planning is interesting as well as the law on re-domiciliation, the participation exemption regime, the extremely competitive tax rates, a reduced bureaucracy… This is only the beginning as new programmes in favour of a fast growth of the iGaming industry are being introduced. The list of companies in the sector is expected to continue to grow.

What attracts eGaming companies to Malta

It is no coincidence that so many companies are setting up shop on this island. The adjective “paradise” that is often associated with the island has a double meaning when we look at the financial advantages that the Maltese state puts forward in order to attract foreign companies in the gaming industry. Simplified procedures, extremely competitive rates, here are some of the measures in more detail:

Redomiciliation of companies in Malta Act

A French company wishing to register in Malta will not necessarily need to incorporate in Malta and wind up its activities from the country of origin. Indeed, the Maltese legislation allows the redomiciliation as long as the former company remains in activity, from France in this case. The conditions to be met are:

Incorporation documents and articles of association in order
The company’s share capital valued at at least €1,165

Steps :

Collect the required documents and submit them to the Malta Business Registry (MBR)
Pay the registration fee according to the company’s capital
Wait for a Provisional Certificate of Continuation to be issued
Prove after six months that the company is no longer registered in France in order to obtain the final certificate

Participation exemption regime

An agreement concluded with the European Union has allowed the implementation of an advantageous tax regime for investors wishing to base their international activities in Malta. Thus, companies registered or resident in Malta benefit from low operating costs. A recent amendment highlights an exemption from income tax under certain conditions. Do not hesitate to seek advice from competent advisors to assess your company’s eligibility for this exemption regime.

Malta Gaming Authority

The Malta Gaming Authority is, as its name suggests, the authority that regulates the online gaming industry. It issues licenses, provides information to companies, enforces compliance with strict specifications, protects the vulnerable and the rights of players. The MGA is globally respected in the iGaming sector.

eGaming companies in Malta

Find below, in alphabetical order, some eGaming companies in Malta:

E-Gaming in Malta

E GAMING in Malta

What attracts eGaming companies to Malta

Redomiciliation of companies in Malta Act

Participation exemption regime

Malta Gaming Authority

eGaming companies in Malta

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