Cyprus is an EU member with a regulated online betting market and an outright ban on online casino and online poker. The National Betting Authority (NBA) supervises betting under the Betting Law of 2019 (L. 37(I)/2019); a separate law governs the island’s single integrated casino resort.
This page replaces our earlier Cyprus guide, which described the regime as suitable for online casinos. For casino products, see Malta or our gambling license services.
Cyprus betting license: key facts for 2026
| Item | Position in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Regulator | National Betting Authority (NBA) |
| Law | Betting Law of 2019 (L. 37(I)/2019), as amended |
| Online scope | Online betting only; online casino and poker prohibited |
| License classes | Class A (betting shops); Class B (online betting) |
| Class B fee | €30,000 (1 year) or €45,000 (2 years) |
| Share capital | €500,000 issued and paid up |
| Bank guarantee | At least €550,000; may be increased |
| Tax and contributions | 15% of net betting revenue (NBA Directive 14.2025.v2) |
| Corporate tax | 15% from 1 January 2026 |
| Technical | .com.cy domain; Cyprus backup server; NBA and NSEP integration |
| Licensees | 13 Class B licensees in Q1 2026 |
Costs and financial requirements
| Item | Amount | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Class B license, 1 year | €30,000 | Fee |
| Class B license, 2 years | €45,000 | Fee |
| Paid-up share capital | €500,000 | Capital, not a fee |
| Bank guarantee | From €550,000 | Security, valid to six months after expiry |
| Betting tax and contributions | 15% of net betting revenue | Monthly |
Together, capital and guarantee tie up at least €1.05 million.
Requirements
- A Cyprus company, or a foreign company registered in Cyprus, with betting as its main activity;
- €500,000 issued and paid-up share capital;
- A bank guarantee of at least €550,000 from an eligible institution;
- A .com.cy domain and a backup server in Cyprus, synchronized with the main server and accessible to the NBA;
- Integration with the National Self-Exclusion Platform (NSEP);
- A contract with a financial services provider for player accounts;
- Fit and proper key persons, AML procedures and responsible gambling policies.
Our company formation service covers the Cyprus entity.
The application process
- Eligibility and company: confirm ownership and form or register the company.
- Financial requirements: pay up the capital and arrange the bank guarantee.
- Technical setup: domain, Cyprus backup server, NBA and NSEP integration.
- License file: corporate, financial, key-person, supplier, compliance and technical documents.
- NBA review and answers to its questions.
- Issue and launch once conditions are met — typically three to six months overall.
Ongoing obligations
- Monthly tax and contributions on net betting revenue;
- Keeping the bank guarantee valid;
- NSEP checks and responsible gambling controls;
- NBA rules on promotions and betting advertising;
- Renewal at the end of the one- or two-year term.
Cyprus or another jurisdiction?
- Malta — licenses online casino as well as betting.
- Romania — a larger ring-fenced market with Class I and Class II licenses.
- Estonia — an EU license with a low remote gambling tax.
How Gambling Consulting Expert can help
We set up the Cyprus company, structure the capital and guarantee, and prepare the NBA Class B application and technical file. Request a Cyprus licensing assessment.
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