Company and Presence
Georgian LLC, management address, server location in Georgia and bank account introductions.
Sports Betting License in Georgia
The international online totalizator permit lets a Georgian company run an online sportsbook for players outside Georgia, with no betting shop behind it. About €34,400 a year, 5% tax on gross gaming revenue and a five-year term.
- €34,400
- a year for the international online totalizator permit
- €3,400
- prize fund security, by bank guarantee or insurance policy
- 5%
- of bets from foreign players minus their winnings, monthly
International vs Domestic Sports Betting License
Georgia has two online betting permits. The international one, added by Law No. 1822 of June 2026, is the one built for foreign-facing sportsbooks.
| International online totalizator | Domestic online totalizator | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | Not Georgian citizens; foreigners 18 and over | Georgian players; citizens 25 and over |
| Betting shop in Georgia | Not needed | Required: issued only to a land totalizator permit holder |
| Permit fee | €34,400 a year | €34,400 a year, plus the land permit at €10,300 to €103,100 |
| Quarterly gambling business fee | None | €85,900 to €103,100 a quarter |
| Tax | 5% of GGR | 7% of stakes |
| Term | 5 years | The remaining term of the land permit |
Gambling Law Art. 11(1)(e), (e¹) and 11(6); Fees Law Art. 7(10)(ლ), (მ); Tax Code Art. 97(9), 97(9³), 98(5). Lari amounts shown in euros at the National Bank of Georgia rate of 24 October 2026.
Sportsbook License Requirements
The document list for an international online totalizator permit, from Article 12(1⁴) of the gambling law.
- A Georgian company with a presenceThe address in Georgia the sportsbook is managed from and the address of the servers in Georgia.
- Prize fund securityAt least about €3,400, as a bank guarantee or a financial risk insurance policy.
- Certified betting platformAn authorization certificate from Random Systems Georgia, and a supplier holding a Georgian supply permit, with the supply contract.
- Betting rulesGame rules, player registration, identification and verification, deposits and balances, data storage, platform security and transaction records.
- The websiteOne domain, with the operator's details and rules in Georgian and English and the statement that Georgian citizens and under-18s may not play.
- Clean ownershipCriminal record certificates for managers, founders and beneficial owners, and proof of the source of funds for the permit fee.
What a Sports Betting License Costs in Georgia
Government and control-system charges for an international sportsbook. Our fee is fixed and quoted after the call.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Permit feeFirst year before issue, then every 12 months | €34,400 / yr |
| Platform auditOnce per activity type | up to €12,000 |
| Control system integrationOnce per permit holder | up to €34,400 |
| Prize fund securityBank guarantee or insurance policy | €3,400 |
| Tax on GGR from foreign playersMonthly | 5% |
| Monitoring fee on GGRMonthly, since 1 January 2026 | 1% |
A sportsbook that adds casino or slots takes a separate permit for each, and the cost of a Georgian gambling license grows by €34,400 a year per vertical.
What We Handle for Your Sportsbook License
From the company to the first monthly return, with the price agreed before we start.
Prize Fund Security
The bank guarantee or insurance policy arranged in the form the Revenue Service accepts.
Platform Certification
The audit and integration with Random Systems Georgia, and the supply permit check on your odds and platform providers.
Betting Rules and Policies
Betting rules, AML and responsible gambling policies, in Georgian and English.
Filing and Follow-Up
The application to the Revenue Service and every query until the permit is issued.
Tax and AML Reporting
Monthly 5% returns, the monitoring fee and large transaction reports to the Financial Monitoring Service.
David Sisvadze
CEO
David spent six years inside the Revenue Service of Georgia, the authority that issues gambling permits, collects the permit fees and taxes, and oversees the state control system every operator connects to. He has 13+ years of experience across the Revenue Service and private-sector import operations.
Sports Betting License in Georgia: FAQ
Is online sports betting legal in Georgia?
Yes, with a permit from the Revenue Service. Georgian companies can hold an international online totalizator permit for players abroad, or a domestic one, tied to a betting shop, for players in Georgia.
How much is a sports betting license in Georgia?
About €34,400 a year for the international permit, plus a prize fund security of about €3,400. In year one add up to €12,000 for the platform audit and up to €34,400 for the control system integration.
Do I need a betting shop to get an online betting license in Georgia?
Not for the international permit. The domestic online permit is issued only to the holder of a land totalizator permit, which is why foreign-facing sportsbooks use the international one.
How are sportsbooks taxed in Georgia?
Bets from foreign players minus their winnings are taxed at 5% a month. Domestic online betting pays 7% of stakes instead, and every operator pays the 1% monitoring fee.
Can I add a casino to my Georgian sportsbook?
Yes, with the international casino permit, and the slots permit for slot games. Each is a separate permit of about €34,400 a year and covers its own domain.
What is the prize fund security?
A bank guarantee or financial risk insurance policy of at least about €3,400 that every totalizator applicant provides with the filing.
Get Your Georgian Sportsbook License
Tell us your platform, markets and launch date. You get a fixed quote and a first-year budget in writing after a 30-minute call.