Recognition Notice Certificate (Malta)
The Recognition Notice Certificate is issued by Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) under Gaming Act (Cap. 583). It is a national licence: it does not give a passport to other EU/EEA states. The application fee is EUR 5,000. Ownership changes need the regulator's approval before completion.
At a glance
| Official name | Recognition Notice Certificate1 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MGA Recognition Notice · Recognition Notice (RN) · Malta recognition notice certificate · MGA recognition certificate |
| Issued by | Malta Gaming Authority |
| Jurisdiction | Malta |
| Licence family | Gaming and betting |
| Legal basis | Gaming Act (Cap. 583)2 Gaming Authorisations Regulations (S.L. 583.05)3 Gaming Licence Fees Regulations (S.L. 583.03)4 |
| Passporting | Domestic only |
| Application fee | EUR 5,0001 |
| Annual fee | EUR 5,0001 |
What it lets you do
| Online gaming and betting for players (B2C) | Offering casino games, sports betting, poker or lotteries directly to players over the internet. |
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Where it is valid
Cost
Buying a company that already holds it
Notification only. Under Directive 3 of 2018 art. 37(2)(a) and MGA Guidance Note 'Changes in Direct or Indirect Shareholding' (Sept 2023), any acquisition or increase in a qualifying shareholding (10% or more of equity, voting rights, or control) must be notified to the MGA within 3 working days of the transaction, followed by a complete 'Corporate - Change in Approved Company Structure' filing via LRMS within 30 days accompanied by a EUR 1,500 fee. All new qualifying shareholders and UBOs undergo fit-and-proper scrutiny and source-of-funds verification. The MGA holds statutory authority under art. 37(2)(a) to order the licensee to revert to the status quo ante if fitness and propriety are prejudiced. Transfers of licences between distinct legal entities are prohibited except within the same corporate group with prior written approval under S.L. 583.05 reg. 17.5
Ready-made companies holding this licence: see verified positions.
Gaming in other countries
| Country | Licence | Regulator | Min. capital | Application fee | Statutory time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curaçao | Supplier LicenceSupplier Licence (B2B platform/software licence) under the LOK | CGA | n/a | EUR 4,592 | ~1.8 mo |
| Curaçao | Online Gaming Licence (B2C operating licence)Online Gaming Licence (B2C operating licence) under the LOK | CGA | n/a | EUR 4,592 | ~8.3 mo |
| Malta | Critical Gaming Supply LicenceCritical Gaming Supply Licence (B2B Game Providers and Back Office) | MGA | n/a | EUR 5,000 | n/a |
| Malta | Gaming Service Licence | MGA | n/a | EUR 5,000 | n/a |
| Malta | Recognition Notice Certificate | MGA | n/a | EUR 5,000 | n/a |
Values come from each licence's page, where every figure has its source.
Laws behind it
- Gaming Act: Cap. 583
Sources
- mga.org.mt: recognition notices · retrieved 2026-09-24
- Laws of Malta: 583 · retrieved 2026-09-24
- Laws of Malta: 583.5 · retrieved 2026-09-24
- Laws of Malta: 583.3 · retrieved 2026-09-24
- mga.org.mt: 3 day notification requirements · retrieved 2026-09-24
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