Licences/United Kingdom

UKGC Licence — Cost & Bank Account

Real UKGC licensing costs from UK Gambling Commission, plus how to open a bank account once you hold it. Setup typically 26 weeks; banking usually 10 days after.

Cost overview (5-year all-in)

Application fee
€30,000
Annual licence
€80,000
Capital req.
€0
GGR tax rate
21.0%
Legal setup
€150,000
Compliance / yr
€220,000
Audit / yr
€60,000
5-year total
€1,980,000
Setup time26 weeks
Term5 years
Local personnel requiredNo
Player-fund segregationRequired
Tierpremium
Confidencehigh

Notes

GGY-banded application + annual fees. 30% fee increase landing Oct 2026. Highest reputation.

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