Caucasus · foreign-facing online · 5% GGR
Georgia Gaming Licence
A quiet, low-tax opportunity most operators haven't noticed yet. Since December 2024 Georgia lets licensed operators run a foreign-facing domain taxed at just 5% of GGR — and it's now moving to create dedicated foreign-only online permits. A midshore route with EU/USD settlement and a Georgian company. Vantegris tracks the regime and runs the file.
overview
What is the Georgia gaming licence?
Georgia has quietly become one of the more interesting midshore gambling options. Amendments to the Law on the Organization of Lotteries, Gambling and Prize Games, in force since 1 December 2024, let licensed operators run separate domains for local and foreign audiences and tax revenue from foreign players at just 5% of GGR — a fraction of the 20% charged on domestic online gaming — while exempting those players' winnings from withholding tax. Stakes can now be accepted in EUR and USD, not only Georgian lari.
Georgia is going further: parliament is fast-tracking a 2026 bill to create dedicated five-year permits specifically for foreign-facing online casino, slot and sports-betting operators, with a proposed annual fee around GEL 100,000 (roughly €33,000). We track the regime closely and will tell you exactly what is enacted versus proposed for your case. The trade-off is straightforward — a Georgian company, clean UBOs and mandatory blocking of Georgian citizens (the two-domain rule) — in exchange for a genuinely low 5% tax and a credible, improving jurisdiction.
advantages
Why operators pick Georgia
5% GGR on foreign players — far below most regulated regimes, with winnings exempt from withholding.
A recognised jurisdiction improving its framework, more credible than a pure offshore permit.
EUR and USD stakes simplify treasury for internationally-facing operators.
A regime few operators have noticed yet — space to establish before it gets crowded.
We separate what's enacted from what's proposed so you don't build on a bill that may change.
head to head
Georgia vs. an offshore permit
| Criteria | Georgia | Offshore (e.g. Anjouan) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 5% GGR (foreign) | 0% GGR |
| Standing | Midshore, improving | Offshore |
| Local company | Required (Georgia) | Not required |
| Local players | Must be blocked | Geo-block per market |
| Settlement | EUR / USD / GEL | Flexible |
| Permit term | 5 years (proposed) | Annual |
| Best suited to | Low-tax midshore base | Fastest, zero-tax offshore |
who it's for
Who the Georgia gaming licence suits
requirements
Georgia gaming licence requirements
step by step
How to get a Georgia gaming licence
- Regime check & structuring We confirm exactly what is enacted vs proposed and structure the right foreign-facing route for you. Days
- Georgian company Incorporate the Georgian company and complete tax and corporate registrations. 2–3 weeks
- Permit / authorisation Secure the foreign-facing authorisation (current mechanism or dedicated permit as enacted). Variable
- Launch & compliance Go live on the foreign-facing domain with local-player blocking and full compliance running. On completion
Not sure Georgia is the right fit?
Tell us your product and target markets — we'll confirm whether Georgia or another jurisdiction gets you live fastest, at the lowest all-in cost.
pricing
How much does a Georgia gaming licence cost?
- Enacted-vs-proposed regime briefing
- Foreign-facing structuring plan
- Tax modelling at 5% GGR
- Go / no-go recommendation
- Everything in Assessment
- Georgian company incorporation
- Permit / authorisation setup
- AML/KYC & compliance build
- Everything in Turnkey
- Banking & payment introductions
- Corporate accounts
- Ongoing compliance support
Georgia's foreign-facing 5% GGR regime and two-domain model are in force since December 2024; dedicated five-year foreign-only permits (proposed ~GEL 100,000/yr) are a 2026 bill still in progress. We confirm exactly what applies for your case and model the economics precisely — no building on unenacted law.
obligations
Compliance obligations in Georgia
technical standards
Technical & IT standards in Georgia
after launch
After you go live in Georgia
market access
Which markets a Georgia licence reaches
Georgia's foreign-facing regime targets international players and requires blocking Georgian citizens on the foreign domain. A licence is not blanket market access — you still geo-block markets you are not separately licensed in, plus sanctioned and FATF-listed territories.
Operators must use GEO-IP blocking for restricted countries and any FATF-blacklisted nation. Non-compliance can lead to licence suspension or revocation.
Georgia gaming licence FAQ
What is Georgia's foreign-facing gambling regime?
Since December 2024, licensed operators in Georgia can run a separate domain for foreign players, taxed at just 5% of GGR (versus 20% domestically), with those players' winnings exempt from withholding tax and stakes accepted in EUR and USD. Georgia is also fast-tracking a 2026 bill to create dedicated five-year foreign-only online permits.
How much does it cost?
The proposed dedicated foreign-only permit would carry an annual fee around GEL 100,000 (≈ €33,000) on a five-year term, plus the 5% GGR tax on foreign-player revenue. Because parts of this are a bill still in progress, we confirm exactly what is enacted for your case before you commit.
Do I need a Georgian company?
Yes. Only a company registered in Georgia can apply, it must have no tax debt, and its UBOs and founders must have clean criminal backgrounds. You must also block Georgian citizens on the foreign-facing domain (the two-domain rule).
Why consider Georgia over an offshore permit?
A genuinely low 5% tax with more jurisdictional standing than a pure offshore permit, EUR/USD settlement, and early-mover advantage in an improving regime. An offshore permit like Anjouan is faster and 0%-tax but carries less standing. We'll map which fits your goals.
Is it fully in force?
The 5% foreign-player taxation and two-domain model are in force (since December 2024). The dedicated foreign-only permit categories are a 2026 bill still progressing through parliament — we separate enacted rules from proposals so you don't build on something that may change.
Reviewed by the Vantegris licensing team · Last updated July 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction and change over time.
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