Estonia.
The Estonian Tax & Customs Board regulates gaming, and the Financial Supervision Authority regulates crypto.
Our published timelines are 8–12 months (two stages) for the gaming licence and 4–6 months for the crypto licence.
Estonia is one of 17 mid-track jurisdictions we cover, and one of 20 in Europe.
Estonia Gaming Licence
An EU (EMTA) gaming licence for the Estonian market, with EU standing; other EU markets require their own licence.
View details →Estonia Crypto Licence
Estonia's crypto licence, now a MiCA CASP from the Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA).
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The Estonia gaming licence is issued by the Estonian Tax & Customs Board. The activity licence fee is €47,940 (games of chance). On our published timeline the process takes 8–12 months (two stages). GGR tax is 5.5% on remote gambling in 2026 (6% in 2025). Minimum share capital is €1,000,000 (games of chance).
The Estonia crypto licence is a CASP authorisation under MiCA, issued by the Financial Supervision Authority. On our published timeline the process takes 4–6 months. Minimum capital is €50,000, €125,000 or €150,000 by class. It can be passported to all 27 EU states (MiCA Art. 65, notification).
Figures are the current published cost and timeline for a clean file. We confirm both in writing before you commit.
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