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Tuvalu Gaming license
Requirements, costs, and timeline for the Tuvalu Gaming License. Learn why it's a growing choice for offshore iGaming operators and get full licensing support from iGaming industry experts.
Tuvalu Gaming license
Requirements, costs, and timeline for the Tuvalu Gaming License. Learn why it's a growing choice for offshore iGaming operators and get full licensing support from iGaming industry experts.
Most iGaming license applications face rejection due to incomplete documentation or regulatory compliance gaps. Rikk has already successfully guided a few operators through the Tuvalu licensing process, achieving a 100% approval rate with our Platinum service coverage.
With 9 years of specialized experience in iGaming licensing, we complete the process in 6-8 weeks while handling all regulatory requirements and documentation. Our established relationships with licensing authorities and comprehensive understanding of 2026 compliance standards help minimize delays and reduce application risks.
Rikk – a reliable partner for iGaming ventures
Strong relationships with all regulators
Reliable partners with 80+ PSPs and 15+ EMIs
No operator companies lost during last 6 years
Protected all our customers from regulator complaints
Supported over 500 brands to enter Tier 1 markets
Scaled projects from $0
to $100m+ GGR
Over 100 licenses obtained
Roadmap to Tuvalu license in 2026
Delivery & Support
You receive the ready-to-present Legal Opinion regularly within 5–10 business days.
Implementation
We assist in submission to payment systems and acquirers if needed.
Drafting & Review
The opinion is prepared by licensed European lawyers.
Scope Definition
We select target countries for the Legal Opinion, with coverage for the EU-27 available.
Initial Consultation
We review your structure, license, and jurisdiction.
The Tuvalu Gaming License
The Tuvalu Gaming License is a modern offshore iGaming license designed for international operators seeking a flexible, cost-efficient, and compliance-oriented regulatory solution. This license is suitable for both early-stage projects and established operators, offering a streamlined approval process and broad operational scope.
The license authorizes a broad list of online gaming activities, including online casinos, crypto casinos, poker, bingo platforms, sports betting, lottery, and sweepstakes projects, as well as software provision and white-label gaming services.
The license authorizes a broad list of online gaming activities, including online casinos, crypto casinos, poker, bingo platforms, sports betting, lottery, and sweepstakes projects, as well as software provision and white-label gaming services.
Is Tuvalu the perfect choice for your project?
The Tuvalu license comes with a business-oriented approach, enabling operators to enter the market without burdensome local substance or staffing requirements. But is it the perfect fit for your specific business needs?
Let’s find out together. In a free initial consultation, we’ll take a close look at your project and guide you toward the best licensing solution. For your convenience and a better understanding of the process, you can download a detailed roadmap for obtaining a Tuvalu license above.
Key Benefits of the Tuvalu Gaming License
Ask your questions about licensing in Tuvalu
Vladyslav Yarovoi
Managing Partner
- Specialises in legal support of iGaming projects.
- Held CLO positions in several iGaming holding companies.
- Primarily focuses on Tier-1 markets.
- Helped to grow a small company to $100m+ GGR over 4 years.
Contact Vladyslav to discuss your project:
We can help with frequent follow-up inquiries.
The Rikk Law team is ready to provide assistance with nominee service in different locations of the world, as well as assistance with certifying your software, establishing EMI accounts, connecting PSP solutions, and other business-related matters.
Why Choose Tuvalu?
Tuvalu's licensing framework delivers concrete advantages for iGaming operators looking for rapid market entry and fiscal efficiency:
- Preserve Working CapitalWith an annual license fee of $15,850 and no requirement to register a local company or maintain a physical office, startups save significantly on upfront setup costs. The 0% GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) tax and 0% corporate tax allow operators to reinvest 100% of their profits back into user acquisition and platform development.
- Rapid Market EntryThe Tuvalu Gaming Authority (TGA) offers one of the fastest approval timelines in the industry, with licenses typically issued within 3 to 6 weeks. This streamlined bureaucracy bypasses the months of vetting required in European jurisdictions, allowing startups to capitalize on market trends and go live almost immediately.
- Global Payment & Crypto IntegrationAs a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Tuvalu provides a recognized regulatory foundation that simplifies relationships with international payment service providers (PSPs). The jurisdiction is also exceptionally Web3-friendly, explicitly supporting crypto payments (BTC, ETH, USDT) alongside traditional Visa and Mastercard processing.
Why Choose Tuvalu?
The Tuvalu Gaming Authority offers several licensing options depending on the applicant's business model and operational structure. The license types include B2C, B2B, and Principal License solutions.
B2C License
A B2C license is intended for operators that provide gambling services directly to end users. This type of license is suitable for online casinos, sportsbooks, poker platforms, bingo projects, lottery websites, crypto casinos, and other consumer-facing gaming operations.
A B2C license is generally the right solution for entrepreneurs and companies planning to launch their own gaming brand and build a direct relationship with the customer base. It is particularly attractive for projects seeking a flexible offshore structure with a broad operational scope, including both fiat and crypto-based models.
A B2C license is generally the right solution for entrepreneurs and companies planning to launch their own gaming brand and build a direct relationship with the customer base. It is particularly attractive for projects seeking a flexible offshore structure with a broad operational scope, including both fiat and crypto-based models.
B2B License
A B2B license is designed for companies that provide services to other gaming businesses rather than directly to players. It may be suitable for software developers, platform providers, turn-key providers, game aggregators, and other suppliers operating within the iGaming sector.
A B2B license allows service providers to formalize their role within the gaming ecosystem, strengthen their market position, and demonstrate regulatory standing to partners, clients, banks, and payment providers.
A B2B license allows service providers to formalize their role within the gaming ecosystem, strengthen their market position, and demonstrate regulatory standing to partners, clients, banks, and payment providers.
Principal License
The Tuvalu Principal Gaming License is designed for businesses that want to manage multiple gaming brands through a single master licensing structure. Under this model, one principal licensed entity may oversee up to 15 separate operator entities, providing a practical solution for white-label and turnkey providers planning to launch or administer multiple projects within a single regulatory framework.
In practice, this model allows white-label and turnkey providers to onboard clients under their existing licensed infrastructure, monetizing their services through setup fees, platform fees, ongoing support, or revenue-sharing arrangements. Each client project operates as a separate unit, meaning that if one brand encounters difficulties, this does not automatically affect the principal license holder or the wider structure, provided that proper legal separation, oversight, and compliance controls are maintained.
In practice, this model allows white-label and turnkey providers to onboard clients under their existing licensed infrastructure, monetizing their services through setup fees, platform fees, ongoing support, or revenue-sharing arrangements. Each client project operates as a separate unit, meaning that if one brand encounters difficulties, this does not automatically affect the principal license holder or the wider structure, provided that proper legal separation, oversight, and compliance controls are maintained.
Application Requirements for the Tuvalu Gaming License
To obtain a Tuvalu Gaming License, the applicant must operate through a properly incorporated legal entity and demonstrate a transparent corporate and compliance structure. In most cases, the regulator will require:
- Company incorporation documents
- Information on shareholders, directors, and UBOs
- KYC documents for key persons
- Source of funds and source of wealth documentation
- A business plan and financial projections
- Compliance policies, including AML/CFT and responsible gaming
- Technical and website information, including intended domains
The exact document package may vary depending on the business model — B2C, B2B, Principal, crypto gaming, or white-label operations.
Long-Term Support and Compliance
When working with our team throughout the Tuvalu licensing process, you receive comprehensive support at every stage:
A properly incorporated company structure
Registered address and corporate administration services
Full preparation and submission of the Tuvalu gaming license application
Development and implementation of AML/KYC compliance policies
Responsible Gaming Policy Framework
Underage Gambling Prevention Procedures
Drafting of Terms & Conditions and internal compliance documentation
Preparation of a regulator-ready Business Plan
Ongoing legal guidance on operational, technical, and regulatory matters related to the iGaming business
Tuvalu business licensing price
The amount of licensing fees in Tuvalu is USD 17.050 as of 2026.
ESSENTIAL
All from Bronze
Business Plan development
AML & KYC Handbook
2 hours of consultations about obtaining a license
Compliant KYC Policies
Compliant Responsible Gaming Policies
Compliant Underage Gaming Policies
Compliant Terms & Conditions
AML & KYC Handbook
2 hours of consultations about obtaining a license
Compliant KYC Policies
Compliant Responsible Gaming Policies
Compliant Underage Gaming Policies
Compliant Terms & Conditions
€14,000
Silver
Platinum
€29,000 – €34,000
100% success rate
Access to EU/UA nominee service
Complete assistance with UBO compliance, including SOW/SOF, CV
Company formation in Cyprus
All the necessary documents preparation and apostille
8 hours of consultations about obtaining a license
All done ready-made for you
Access to EU/UA nominee service
Complete assistance with UBO compliance, including SOW/SOF, CV
Company formation in Cyprus
All the necessary documents preparation and apostille
8 hours of consultations about obtaining a license
All done ready-made for you
All from Silver
Company formation
License application (preparation and submitting)
License application (preparation and submitting)
€8,000
Bronze
CHOICE OF THE YEAR
Your questions about legal opinion – answered
The Tuvalu iGaming License is ideal for startups, new online casinos, sportsbooks, crypto casinos, and established operators looking for a low-cost and fast-to-launch offshore gaming license. It is particularly suitable for businesses that want to enter the market quickly, minimize setup costs, and obtain a flexible international gambling license with a streamlined approval process. It's especially suitable for White-label and Trunkey providers.
The official government fee for a Tuvalu B2B or B2C iGaming License is USD 15,850, plus USD 1,200 application fee. For operators applying for a Tuvalu Principal License, the official license fee is USD 52,500.
Obtaining a Tuvalu iGaming License usually takes between 2 and 4 weeks. However, if the company and operating structure have not yet been established, the additional setup process — including company incorporation, corporate documents, and operational preparation — usually takes another 2 to 4 weeks.
The cost of launching an online gambling operator with a Tuvalu Gaming License typically ranges from EUR 8,000 to EUR 34,000, depending on the scope and complexity of the setup. This estimate does not include the official Tuvalu license fee.
The official renewal fee for a Tuvalu B2B or B2C iGaming License is USD 15,850 per year.
The Tuvalu iGaming License covers the following gaming verticals: online casino, crypto casinos, poker and bingo, sports betting, lottery and sweepstakes, as well as software provision and white-label gaming services.
There are three types of Tuvalu iGaming Licenses available: B2C, B2B, and Principal License.
A Tuvalu B2C License allows an operator to provide gambling services directly to players through an online casino, sportsbook, poker room, lottery, bingo, or crypto casino brand.
A Tuvalu B2B License allows a company to provide software, white-label solutions, platforms, games, or other services to licensed gaming operators rather than directly to players.
A Tuvalu Principal License allows one master licensed entity to manage up to 15 separate gaming brands or operators under a single licensing structure.
A Tuvalu B2C License allows an operator to provide gambling services directly to players through an online casino, sportsbook, poker room, lottery, bingo, or crypto casino brand.
A Tuvalu B2B License allows a company to provide software, white-label solutions, platforms, games, or other services to licensed gaming operators rather than directly to players.
A Tuvalu Principal License allows one master licensed entity to manage up to 15 separate gaming brands or operators under a single licensing structure.
Operating under a Tuvalu iGaming License is prohibited or restricted in the following jurisdictions: Australia, Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, all countries on the FATF blacklist, and any other jurisdictions specifically designated as restricted by the Tuvalu Gaming Authority.
Get a free consultation on obtaining a Tuvalu business license.
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