Online casino licence cost in Brazil (2026)
Brazil is closed to new licences. Provisional Measure 1.394 of 25 September 2026 bans fixed-odds betting and online games nationwide and ends all federal authorisations after 30 days. The figures below are the regime that applied until then: R$30 million for a 5-year authorisation and 12% of GGR.
Figures checked against official sources on 20 October 2026
Market closed: Medida Provisória 1.394/2026 prohibits fixed-odds betting and online games, bars new authorisations and extinguishes existing ones 30 days after 25 September 2026, without refund. Congress must still vote on the measure. The fees below are shown for reference only.
Market closed (was R$30,000,000 per authorisation)
Market closed (was a monthly supervision fee by GGR band)
Market closed (was 12% of GGR, 13% in 2026)
Licence types
Federal authorisation for fixed-odds betting (no longer granted)
Sports betting and online games, up to 3 brands per authorisation. Duration: 5 years.
Source: Portaria SPA/MF nº 827/2024, Diário Oficial da União
SPA fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorisation fee (until the ban) | R$30,000,000 | Per authorisation, for 5 years and up to 3 brands; not refunded when authorisations ended under MP 1.394/2026 | Portaria SPA/MF nº 827/2024, Diário Oficial da União |
| Supervision fee (until the ban) | R$54,419.56 to R$1,944,000.00 | Per month, in 8 bands by the operator's monthly share of gaming revenue | Lei 14.790/2023 (compiled text), Câmara dos Deputados |
Gaming tax
12%
Sports betting and online games (until the ban): Gaming revenue (stakes minus prizes), allocated by law; the operator kept 88%.
Source: Lei 14.790/2023 (compiled text), Câmara dos Deputados
13% (2026), 14% (2027), 15% (2028)
Sports betting and online games (moot while the ban stands): Gaming revenue: the 12% plus a social-security share set by Lei Complementar 224/2025.
Announced changes
- From 25 September 2026: Fixed-odds betting and online games prohibited; no new authorisations, and existing federal authorisations extinguished 30 days after publication. (Medida Provisória nº 1.394/2026, Planalto)
Requirements that affect the cost
- Local entity (until the ban)
- A Brazilian company with its seat and management in Brazil, with a Brazilian partner holding at least 20% of the capital.Source: Portaria SPA/MF nº 827/2024, Diário Oficial da União
- Capital and reserve (until the ban)
- Paid-up capital and net equity of at least R$30 million each, plus a financial reserve of at least R$5 million.Source: Portaria SPA/MF nº 827/2024, Diário Oficial da União
How to apply: Ministério da Fazenda: MP 1.394/2026, entenda as novas regras
Other costs to budget for
The licence and tax are only part of a launch budget. These costs vary too much by operator to give official figures, but every plan for Brazil should account for them:
- Legal and licensing advisers for the application and ongoing compliance.
- Gaming platform and game content (B2B suppliers, often certified per market).
- Testing and certification of games and systems by an approved testing lab.
- Payments, identity verification (KYC) and responsible-gambling tooling.
- Local staff or a local representative, where the regulator requires one.
- Player acquisition: media, creative and affiliate costs within the market's advertising rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online casino licence cost in Brazil?
SPA application fee: Market closed (was R$30,000,000 per authorisation). Annual fee: Market closed (was a monthly supervision fee by GGR band). Gaming tax: Market closed (was 12% of GGR, 13% in 2026). Platform, legal, testing and marketing costs come on top and vary by operator.
What is the online gambling tax in Brazil?
12% for sports betting and online games (until the ban), charged on gaming revenue (stakes minus prizes), allocated by law; the operator kept 88%. 13% (2026), 14% (2027), 15% (2028) for sports betting and online games (moot while the ban stands), charged on gaming revenue: the 12% plus a social-security share set by Lei Complementar 224/2025.
How long is a SPA licence valid?
Federal authorisation for fixed-odds betting (no longer granted): 5 years.
Do you need a local company or representative in Brazil?
A Brazilian company with its seat and management in Brazil, with a Brazilian partner holding at least 20% of the capital.
Planning a launch in Brazil?
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- Ministério da Fazenda: MP 1.394/2026, entenda as novas regras
- Portaria SPA/MF nº 827/2024, Diário Oficial da União
- Lei 14.790/2023 (compiled text), Câmara dos Deputados
- Lei Complementar nº 224/2025, Planalto
- Medida Provisória nº 1.394/2026, Planalto
Figures are copied from official sources as published on the date shown and may change. This page is general information for planning, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm current fees and requirements with Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas, Ministério da Fazenda and your advisers before applying.