Apply for a Malta Online Gambling License: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know to apply for an MGA iGaming license, step by step.
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issues one of the most respected iGaming licences in the world. It signals to players and payment providers that an operator is properly regulated, which is exactly why the application is demanding. Here's the process end to end.
Why operators choose Malta
An MGA licence is recognised across the industry and supports a credible, bankable operation. Payment processors and game studios onboard MGA-licensed operators far more readily than unregulated ones.
License types
The MGA issues B2C and B2B authorisations across gaming verticals - casino, betting, lottery and game supply. You apply for the type matching your actual activity; many operators eventually hold more than one.
What the MGA expects
- Full due diligence on every ultimate beneficial owner, with a clean, evidenced source of funds.
- A credible business plan with realistic financial projections tied to your marketing and tech.
- Technical compliance with MGA standards, confirmed by a system audit.
- A local presence and qualified key function holders.
The process, in order
Incorporate a Maltese company, submit the application with supporting documents, pass the MGA's fit-and-proper checks, complete the technical system audit, then go live. Building the company and compliance framework first makes everything after it smoother - see our Malta company formation page.
Realistic timeline
From a complete submission, expect roughly 12-24 weeks depending on documentation quality and how quickly you answer MGA queries. The single biggest cause of delay is avoidable - we break it down in common Malta licence pitfalls.
WeForm handles Maltese incorporation and supports the licensing process. Talk to our gaming team before you file.