Georgia has activated its international iGaming licence framework, introducing a five-year licensing system for operators targeting players outside the country.
The framework follows a soft launch in July and is designed to establish Georgia as a base for international gambling businesses. Random Systems Georgia (RSG), which is advising on the regime, said the model combines licensing with banking, compliance and payment services.
Licence Targets International Players
Operators holding an international licence can offer online casino, slot and sports betting products, but only to foreign citizens and stateless persons.
Georgian residents will not be eligible to use platforms operating under the new framework. Authorities have positioned the restriction as a way to separate international-facing gambling activity from the domestic market.
RSG supervisory board member Vakhtang Katamadze said the framework aims to create a broader country-level ecosystem rather than simply establish another licensing jurisdiction.
Lower Tax Supports Operator Entry
The new framework offers operators a lower tax burden than the regime applying to businesses serving Georgian players.
International operators will pay a 5% tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR), alongside a 1% monitoring fee and an annual permit fee of GEL 100,000.
By comparison, online casinos serving Georgian players currently face a 20% tax rate. The government expects the international framework to attract investment and support employment in areas such as software development, cybersecurity and digital marketing.
Three Licence Categories
The framework includes separate licence categories covering online casino products, slot games and sports betting. Each licence remains valid for five years, with monthly tax obligations continuing throughout the licence period.
Operators that breach payment or compliance requirements could face fines of up to GEL 20,000.
The rules will also limit each operator to one domain per permit, compared with the previous allowance of two domains. Existing licence holders will receive a transition period to comply with the new requirement.
Georgia Builds Export-Focused Gaming Model
The framework represents a shift toward positioning gambling technology and services as an export-oriented industry while restricting access for domestic players.
For international operators, the combination of a five-year licence, lower tax burden and supporting banking and payment infrastructure could provide an additional route into regulated international markets.
Georgia’s government will now focus on implementing the framework and developing the wider ecosystem around the new international licensing regime.
