Online casino licence cost in Spain (2026)
Spain charges €10,000 per licence application, an annual fee of 0.75 per thousand of amounts staked and a 20% gaming tax on gross gaming revenue. General licences are only granted in a call opened by the ministry, and operators must post a €2 million guarantee per general licence, rising to €2.6 million from 1 January 2027.
Figures checked against official sources on 20 October 2026
€10,000 per licence (general licences only during a call)
0.75‰ of amounts staked
20% of GGR
Licence types
Licencia general (betting, or other games including casino)
The general licence for a type of gambling; only granted during a call opened by ministerial order. Duration: 10 years, renewable once for 10 more.
Licencia singular
A licence for each specific game (e.g. roulette, blackjack, slots, fixed-odds sports betting); can be requested at any time by a general licence holder. Duration: 1 to 5 years depending on the game, renewable.
DGOJ fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | €10,000 | Per licence application, general or singular | Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego, BOE |
| Register entry | €2,500 | Entry in the licence register | Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego, BOE |
| Technical conformity report | From €38,000 | Per technical conformity report | Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego, BOE |
| Annual regulatory fee (tasa) | 0.75‰ | Per year, of amounts staked (ingresos brutos de explotación), paid to the tax agency | DGOJ: Tasa por la gestión administrativa del juego |
| Guarantee per general licence | €2,000,000 | During the initial period for betting or casino, then €1,000,000 per operator (or a share of the previous year's revenue if higher)Rises to €2,600,000 initially and €1,300,000 after from 1 January 2027 (RD 520/2026). | Real Decreto 1614/2011, BOE |
Gaming tax
20%
Online casino and betting: Net gaming revenue (stakes minus prizes); regions can raise it by up to 20% of the rate for operators resident there.
Announced changes
- From 1 January 2027: Higher guarantees: €2,600,000 per general licence in the initial period and €1,300,000 after. (Real Decreto 520/2026, BOE)
Requirements that affect the cost
- Local entity or representative
- A sociedad anónima (or equivalent) based in the EEA, with a permanent representative in Spain if it has no Spanish office. Minimum share capital €100,000.Source: Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego, BOE
- When you can apply
- General licences only in a call; the last one closed on 17 December 2018. A company can ask for a new call at least 18 months after the last one for the same type.Source: DGOJ: Past calls for general licences
- Processing time
- A decision within 6 months; no decision in that time counts as approval.Source: Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego, BOE
How to apply: DGOJ: Licencias de juego
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 Spain 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 Spain?
DGOJ application fee: €10,000 per licence (general licences only during a call). Annual fee: 0.75‰ of amounts staked. Gaming tax: 20% of GGR. Platform, legal, testing and marketing costs come on top and vary by operator.
What is the online gambling tax in Spain?
20% for online casino and betting, charged on net gaming revenue (stakes minus prizes); regions can raise it by up to 20% of the rate for operators resident there.
How long is a DGOJ licence valid?
Licencia general (betting, or other games including casino): 10 years, renewable once for 10 more.
Do you need a local company or representative in Spain?
A sociedad anónima (or equivalent) based in the EEA, with a permanent representative in Spain if it has no Spanish office. Minimum share capital €100,000.
Planning a launch in Spain?
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Get a media planSources
- DGOJ: Licencias de juego
- Ley 13/2011 de regulación del juego, BOE
- DGOJ: Tasa por la gestión administrativa del juego
- Real Decreto 1614/2011, BOE
- Real Decreto 520/2026, BOE
- DGOJ: Past calls for general licences
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 Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego and your advisers before applying.