License Name
Mozambican Gambling Licence - General Gaming Inspection
Mozambican Gambling Licence - General Gaming Inspection
Mozambique
General Gaming Inspection (Inspecção Geral de Jogos), Ministry of Economy and Finance
Casino gaming, slot machines, sports betting, lotteries, bingo, amusements, mutual betting, raffles, virtual games
Local
Good
Local company incorporation required with a Mozambican shareholder
US$2.7 million (€2.4 million) for casinos
Must include Mozambican stakeholders; background checks for shareholders
Mandatory KYC, suspicious transaction monitoring, and reporting in compliance with national AML standards
Regular financial and operational reporting as specified by the regulator
Subject to regular audits and inspections by the General Gaming Inspection
Platform certification and copies of certification required for license application
Software must be housed in Mozambique; transactions processed via Mozambican banks
Portuguese required
Mozambican metical (MZN) required for local operations
Mandatory for directors and shareholders, including certificate of good behavior
Online casino licenses not currently granted; online sports betting permitted
Special Tax on Gambling (20–35% of gross gaming revenue); Stamp Duty on casino admission tickets; compliance with local tax law
Data recording and recordkeeping obligations as per AML regime
Multi-jurisdiction operation possible only within scope of regulation and local presence
Requirements for due diligence, technical capability, and business plan are clearly stated
General Gaming Inspection
Responsible Gambling and AML policies required
Local shareholder required
Subject to Mozambican law; disputes referred to local courts
Not permitted without regulator’s approval
Not specified
Approx. US$6,000 initially (includes due diligence, site inspection, licensing, and platform approval for betting and lottery); higher for casino licenses
Not always public; casinos pay ongoing taxes instead of flat renewal
Special Tax on Gambling: 20% (concessions up to 14 years), 25% (up to 19 years), 30% (20–24 years), 35% (25–30 years)
Applicants must provide proof of financial capacity (e.g., bank guarantee, insurance); minimum five-year investment of at least US$5.5 million (€4.9 million) for casino operations
Company incorporation: ~1 week; license processing: 3–5 weeks
Articles of Association, shareholder documents, certificate of good behavior, proof of financial capacity, tax clearance, 5-year business plan, platform certification, user manual, disaster recovery policy, responsible gaming and AML policies
5-year business plan mandatory
AML, responsible gaming, and internal controls required
Technical testing and platform certification required
Presence in Mozambique required; company incorporation with local office
Mozambican shareholder required
Restrictions on advertising to minors and certain forms of responsible gaming
Responsible gambling policies required by regulator
Must be available
Age and identity verification required in compliance with KYC
Comprehensive customer identification required
Mechanism for complaint resolution to be implemented
Not explicitly stated, but compliance with AML and responsible gaming assumed
Not specified in public sources
Not specified in public sources
Casino games, sports betting, lottery, slots, bingo, amusements (as regulated)
Not specified in public sources
Not specified in public sources
Not specified in public sources
Compliance with national standards; specific international standards not stated
Not specified in public sources
Disaster recovery plan required
Operational reporting to regulator required
Recordkeeping required under AML framework
Not specified in public sources
Up to 5 years, renewable
Re-application with updated compliance documentation, and demonstration of regulatory adherence
Fines and suspensions imposed for violations under gambling law
Changes must be notified to the regulator
Notification to regulator required
Disputes resolved through Mozambican legal system
Responsible gambling/AML compliance training required
Platform must offer local language (Portuguese)
General Gaming Inspection, Praça da Marinha Popular, Maputo, Mozambique
What is Mozambican Gambling Licence - General Gaming Inspection?
A regulatory license issued by the General Gaming Inspection of Mozambique for casino, betting, and select gaming activities, ensuring compliance with national gambling laws and player protection measures.
Which jurisdiction issues Mozambican Gambling Licence - General Gaming Inspection?
The licence is issued in Mozambique by the General Gaming Inspection under the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
What is the cost of obtaining Mozambican Gambling Licence - General Gaming Inspection?
The initial cost for sports betting and lottery-style licenses is approximately US$6,000; casino licenses require a minimum capital of US$2.7 million and a five-year investment of at least US$5.5 million, plus annual gambling taxes.
What are the main requirements for Mozambican Gambling Licence - General Gaming Inspection?
Requirements include local company incorporation with Mozambican shareholder, minimum share capital, background checks, business plan, technical certification, responsible gaming and AML compliance, and ongoing reporting and audits.