Company Formation & Licensing for iGaming Founders
Start with what you need. Build for where you're going.
An iGaming business starts with the right regulatory and corporate setup. If you already have a company, OnScale can support you with the licensing process. If you're starting from scratch, we can coordinate both company formation and the license application - in parallel where the process allows.
Different frameworks, different routes to market
Anjouan, Curaçao, Kahnawake and Malta offer different regulatory frameworks, requirements and routes to market. Which one fits your business depends on your model, target markets, products, operational setup and long-term plans. OnScale brings the process together in one place - from company formation and license applications to the documentation and compliance support needed along the way. No license is a global passport: where you can operate also depends on the laws and licensing requirements of each market you want to enter.
Already have a company?
We can help assess whether your existing structure is suitable for the intended licensing route, and support you through the license application process.
Need the full setup?
We can coordinate company formation and licensing as one project, running the processes in parallel where possible.
Not sure which jurisdiction fits?
We help you compare available licensing routes based on your business model, target markets and operational needs - so you can choose a setup that works today and supports where you want to grow next.
Build your iGaming setup
Choose what you need - from a standalone license application to a complete corporate, licensing and compliance setup.
Curaçao or Anjouan licensing
Two accessible routes for international iGaming businesses. Each carries different requirements, costs and market considerations - we support you from the initial assessment through the application and licensing process.
Kahnawake licensing
Licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission from the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke in Quebec, Canada. A long-established framework with its own permit structure, hosting expectations and ongoing compliance obligations.
Malta company & MGA licensing
An EU corporate base with access to the island's licensing infrastructure. Suited to businesses ready for a more developed regulatory and compliance framework, and for the ongoing reporting that comes with it.
KYC & AML compliance
The compliance framework your business needs - player onboarding and verification procedures, AML policies, risk assessments and internal controls, tailored to your model and the applicable requirements.
Payment setup
Where available, we help prepare your business for payment onboarding and coordinate the process with suitable PSPs and EMIs. Availability depends on your license, markets and business model, and every provider makes its own onboarding decision.
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Get to know more
What each licensing route actually covers, what it takes to apply, and where it stops.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a gaming license without setting up a company?
Not from nothing - a license is issued to a legal entity, and most frameworks expect the applicant to be established in or connected to the licensing jurisdiction. But you do not necessarily need a new company. If you already have one, we can assess whether it suits the intended licensing route and support the application from there.
Which gaming license should I apply for?
It depends on your business model, products, target markets and operational setup, not on a ranking. Anjouan and Curaçao are more accessible international routes; Kahnawake is a long-established framework with its own permit structure; Malta involves a more developed regulatory and compliance process. We compare the available routes against your plan rather than defaulting to one.
Does a gaming license let me accept players anywhere?
No. A license provides the regulatory basis for the activities it covers, but some countries require their own local license, restrict offshore operators, or impose additional requirements on anyone targeting their players. Your target markets should be assessed separately before launch.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the route, the completeness of your documentation and the regulator's review. We give you a realistic timeline once we have seen the structure and the intended licensing route - and we will not quote a date we cannot stand behind.
Not sure which setup fits?
Answer a few questions and OnScale matches you to the right entity and licensing route - one team, one point of contact.