Online casino licence cost in Sweden (2026)
Sweden licenses online casino and betting separately. Each licence costs SEK 230,000 to apply for (one fee if you apply for both at once), SEK 240,000 a year to hold, and the gaming tax is 22% of what Swedish players stake minus what they win.
Figures checked against official sources on 20 October 2026
SEK 230,000 per licence (one fee if both are applied for together)
SEK 240,000 per licence
22% of GGR from Swedish players
Licence types
Licence for commercial online gaming (spellagen ch. 7)
Online casino, including casino games, online bingo and computer-simulated slot games. Duration: Up to 5 years.
Source: Spellag (2018:1138), Riksdagen
Licence for betting (spellagen ch. 8)
Betting, online and through agents. Duration: Up to 5 years.
Source: Spellag (2018:1138), Riksdagen
Spelinspektionen fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | SEK 230,000 | Per licence (online gaming or betting). One fee of SEK 230,000 if both licences are applied for at the same timeNot refunded if the licence is refused. | Spelinspektionen: Onlinespel & vadhållning |
| Annual supervision fee | SEK 240,000 | Per licence, per 12-month fee period from the licence date, invoiced in advance (from 1 March 2026)A licensee with both an online gaming and a betting licence pays the fee for each. | Spelinspektionen: SIFS 2026:1, avgifter för tillsyn |
Gaming tax
22%
Online casino and betting: Stakes minus winnings paid out (behållning) from players in Sweden, per monthly tax period (from 1 July 2024 (previously 18%)).
Source: Skatteverket: Spelskatt
Requirements that affect the cost
- Local entity or representative
- No Swedish company is required. A licensee without residence or establishment in the EEA must appoint a representative living in Sweden, and every applicant names a contact person. Application documents must be in Swedish.Source: Spellag (2018:1138), Riksdagen
- Capital or guarantee
- No fixed minimum. Applicants must show sufficient financial resources, with audited accounts (or proof of capital for a new company) and a two-year financing plan.Source: Spelinspektionen: Så går ansökan till
How to apply: Spelinspektionen: Så går ansökan till
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 Sweden 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 Sweden?
Spelinspektionen application fee: SEK 230,000 per licence (one fee if both are applied for together). Annual fee: SEK 240,000 per licence. Gaming tax: 22% of GGR from Swedish players. Platform, legal, testing and marketing costs come on top and vary by operator.
What is the online gambling tax in Sweden?
22% for online casino and betting, charged on stakes minus winnings paid out (behållning) from players in Sweden, per monthly tax period (from 1 July 2024 (previously 18%)).
How long is a Spelinspektionen licence valid?
Licence for commercial online gaming (spellagen ch. 7): Up to 5 years.
Do you need a local company or representative in Sweden?
No Swedish company is required. A licensee without residence or establishment in the EEA must appoint a representative living in Sweden, and every applicant names a contact person. Application documents must be in Swedish.
Planning a launch in Sweden?
Once the licence is in place, we plan and run compliant display, video and DOOH campaigns in Sweden, gated on licence, market and age before every bid.
Get a media planSources
- Spelinspektionen: Så går ansökan till
- Spellag (2018:1138), Riksdagen
- Spelinspektionen: Onlinespel & vadhållning
- Spelinspektionen: SIFS 2026:1, avgifter för tillsyn
- Skatteverket: Spelskatt
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 Spelinspektionen and your advisers before applying.