Mauritius iGaming Licence — The New GRA Online Gambling Licence (2026)

Mauritius has created a dedicated licensing framework for online gambling. The Finance Act 2026, which received presidential assent on 12 August 2026, amended the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act to introduce three interactive gambling licences: Business to Consumer (B2C) for online casinos, sportsbooks and other betting platforms; Business to Business (B2B) for suppliers of gambling products, services and technology; and a licence for ancillary service providers.

The framework is new, and the Gambling Regulatory Authority is still to issue its directives for interactive gambling operations. That makes now the time to prepare: operators who have their Mauritius company, certified platform and application file ready will be first in line when applications open.

The three Mauritius interactive gambling licences

Every application carries a non-refundable processing fee of €5,000. Source: Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, as amended by section 6 of the Finance Act 2026 (Act No. 14 of 2026).

What it costs

The B2C licence carries two charges. The fixed fee is €30,000 per year. On top of that, a B2C licensee pays 3% of its gross gambling yield for each quarter, no later than 15 days after the end of every calendar quarter. Gross gambling yield is defined as gross stakes by punters less winnings.

B2B licensees pay €20,000 per year, and ancillary service providers €5,000 per year. Each application for an interactive gambling licence is accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee of €5,000. The licensed company is also subject to Mauritius corporate income tax at the standard rate of 15%.

Key requirements

• •Mauritius incorporation — no interactive gambling licence can be issued unless the applicant is a company incorporated in Mauritius.
• •Certified software — betting and gaming software must be certified by a recognised gaming laboratory and registered with the Gambling Regulatory Authority.
• •Real-time monitoring — the Gambling Regulatory Authority has real-time access to licensees' equipment, including software and servers used for gambling activities.
• •Responsible gambling — where the Authority directs an operator to exclude a player under the self-exclusion programme, the exclusion applies to bets placed by remote communication as well as on premises.
• •Supervision — the Gambling Regulatory Authority now has dedicated AML/CFT, Licensing and Supervision, and Responsible Gambling divisions.

What is still to come

The Act gives the Board of the Gambling Regulatory Authority power to approve the application form and to issue directives and guidelines for the conduct of interactive gambling operations. Those directives will settle the operational detail, including technical standards and how licensees may serve players. According to reporting on the Act, betting-platform supplier licensing begins on 1 March 2027, and new licence application and renewal rules apply from 1 July 2027.

We follow the Authority's announcements closely and update this page as the directives are issued. If you register your interest with us, we will contact you when the application window opens.

Why apply through Zitadelle AG

Zitadelle AG has a representative office in Port Louis and has supported 40 Mauritius Investment Dealer licensing engagements since 2018, alongside payment intermediary licences for clients including SticPay. We know the Mauritius regulators, the banks and the local service providers that an iGaming licensee depends on.

For gaming operators, payments are often the harder half. A Mauritius Payment Intermediary Services licence from the Financial Services Commission can sit alongside the gaming licence to handle payment processing for clients outside Mauritius.

How we help

1. 1
   Structuring — choosing the licence type and setting up the Mauritius company.
2. 2
   Platform readiness — planning certification of your software by a recognised gaming laboratory and registration with the Authority.
3. 3
   Application file — preparing the application and supporting documents to the standard the Authority expects.
4. 4
   Regulator liaison — managing communication with the Gambling Regulatory Authority through the process.
5. 5
   Payments — structuring payment processing, including a Mauritius PIS licence where it fits.
6. 6
   Ongoing compliance — quarterly gross gambling yield fees, AML/CFT and responsible gambling obligations after licensing.

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