License Name
Isle of Man Network Services Licence
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Issuing Country/Region
Isle of Man
Regulatory Body
Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC)
Types of Regulated Games
Casino, sports betting, poker, lottery, bingo, and all online gaming types except spread betting
Market Coverage
International
Regulator's Reputation
Excellent
Legal Entity Requirements
Only companies incorporated in the Isle of Man are eligible
Directors and Shareholders Requirements
At least two local individual directors required; no nationality restriction on beneficial owners
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
Robust AML/CFT policies mandated, including due diligence, transaction monitoring, and reporting suspicious activity
Data Protection Requirements
Local server storage or additional licensing conditions required; GDPR compliance applies if serving EU residents
Reporting Requirements
Regular financial and compliance reports to the GSC; immediate reporting of suspicious activities
Audit Requirements
Annual audit by approved external auditors
Software Certification Requirements
Mandatory certification by GSC-approved testing laboratories
RNG Certification
RNG certification required by an independent testing facility
Payment System Requirements
Corporate and payment accounts must be held with Isle of Man banks
Server Location Requirements
Servers must be located in the Isle of Man or operated under a Network Services Licence
Legal Compliance Costs
Includes license fees, professional legal, audit, and technical certification costs
Background Checks
Mandatory for all directors, key personnel, and major shareholders (5%+ ownership)
License Scope Restrictions
Spread betting excluded (regulated separately); only activities detailed in license permitted
Jurisdictional Tax Compliance
0% corporate tax; gambling yield tax from 0.1% to 1.5%
Player Data Storage Requirements
Player data must be stored locally or satisfy extra requirements for offshore network operations
Cross-Border Operations
Permitted for global network partners; subject to GSC network controls
License Application Transparency
Detailed disclosure of group structure, beneficial owners, and funding sources required
Regulatory Contact Point
Designated compliance contact required by operator
Compliance Officer Requirement
Appointed local Designated Official or Operations Manager
Legal Dispute Resolution
Isle of Man legal system, with possible recourse to alternative dispute resolution
License Transferability
Subject to GSC approval
License Cost
£5,250 application fee
Annual Fees
£52,500 for Network Services Licence, plus £5,000 for each network partner
Income Taxes
0% corporate income tax; gaming levy on GGY at 1.5% (£40m)
Financial Guarantees
Player funds must be segregated in separate bank accounts
Financial Reporting Requirements
Regular financial statements, annual audits, and compliance filings required by GSC
Application Processing Time
Typically 10-12 weeks from the submission of a complete application
Required Documents
Certificate of incorporation, business plan, compliance manuals (including AML/KYC), technical architecture, certified RNG and software test reports, ID for directors/shareholders
Business Plan Requirements
Comprehensive business and financial plan mandatory
Internal Policy Requirements
AML, KYC, responsible gaming, and operational policies required
Testing Requirements
Full technical test and certification by an approved lab before launch
Physical Office Requirements
Dedicated office presence required in the Isle of Man
Local Representative Requirements
At least two locally resident directors; Designated Official or Operations Manager
Marketing Restrictions
Responsible gaming messaging mandatory; advertising monitored for compliance
Responsible Gaming Measures
Self-exclusion, age verification, and player protection systems required
Self-Exclusion System
Implementation of a robust self-exclusion system is necessary
Age Verification Procedures
Mandatory age and identity verification before player registration
KYC Procedures
Full KYC/customer due diligence procedures mandatory
Player Funds Protection
Player funds must be segregated and protected; GSC overseen
Permitted Games List
All online casino, betting, and lottery products except spread betting
Jackpot Regulations
Jackpot and pooling permitted across network partners under central control
Security Standards
Industry-standard security protocols; annual third-party audit encouraged
Encryption Requirements
SSL/TLS encryption of player and transaction data required
Backup Requirements
Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures in place
Operation Logging
Comprehensive operational audit trails must be maintained
License Duration
Valid for 5 years, subject to compliance and annual renewal fee
Renewal Procedure
Submission of compliance documents and payment of annual fee before expiry
Official Address
Gambling Supervision Commission, Ground Floor, St George's Court, Myrtle Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1ED
Fax Number
+44 1624 694344
Work Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00
Departments
Compliance and Enforcement, Licensing, Policy and Legal Affairs
FAQ Question 1
What is Isle of Man Network Services Licence?
FAQ Answer 1
The Isle of Man Network Services Licence authorizes B2B gaming operators to host partners and brands on a central platform, enabling shared player liquidity and multi-brand operations without separate player re-registration. It is issued by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission
FAQ Question 2
Which jurisdiction issues Isle of Man Network Services Licence?
FAQ Answer 2
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission in the Isle of Man issues the Network Services Licence
FAQ Question 3
What is the cost of obtaining Isle of Man Network Services Licence?
FAQ Answer 3
The application fee is £5,250, with an annual charge of £52,500 plus £5,000 per connected network partner
FAQ Question 4
What are the main requirements for Isle of Man Network Services Licence?
FAQ Answer 4
Requirements include local company incorporation, two local directors, AML and responsible gaming policies, certified gaming software and RNG, data protection, annual audits, and maintenance of segregated player funds