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Belgium Gambling License (BGC)

Published: August 1, 2026Updated: August 31, 2026
Belgium (BGC)

The Belgian gambling licensing framework includes several types of licenses. In general, there are two main categories: B2C and B2B.

The primary B2C license classes include: 
- Class A & A+ (Casinos & Online Casinos)
- Class B & B+ (Gaming Arcades & Online Arcades)
- Class F1+ (Online Betting)
- Class E (Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers)
- Class F1 (Land-based Betting Organizers)
The main B2B license class is:
- Class E (Equipment Manufacturers, Installers, Repairers, and Online Platform Providers)

The market is strictly regulated with a focus on player protection.


Jurisdiction Kingdom of Belgium (European Union)

Valid In

Belgium

Not Valid In

Outside Belgium

Recognition

National license, strict partnership model

What the Belgium Gambling License covers

Online casino operators (via partnership) Sports betting operators (via partnership)

Belgium Gambling License cost and fees

Application Fee No upfront payments but Guarantee Deposits are applied
Annual License Fee Class A: around €26 000 per year, other classes fees scale downwards based on the license tier costing roughly €100 to €150 annually.
Guarantee Deposit Class A & A+ - €250 000, Class B & B+ - €75 000, Class F1+ - €75 000, Class E - €25 000, Class F1 - €10 000
Taxes Online Gambling - 11% tax on the GGR, Land-based Casinos - 15% GGR tax in most regions (11% in Wallonia), while the Flemish region uses a progressive scale up to 44%, Sports & Race Betting - 15% tax on the GGR.
Renewal Cycle Annual
Additional Costs Partnership costs with land-based entities
  • Compliance fees

Belgium Gambling License requirements

  • Local Presence: Must have a partnership with a licensed land-based operator
  • Corporate Structure: Fit and proper entity
  • Capital Requirements: Must demonstrate financial stability
  • Technical Requirements: Connection to central exclusion register
  • Compliance Obligations: Strict AML/KYC, responsible gambling
  • Background Checks: Due diligence

Belgium Gambling License use cases

  • Operators who can secure a local land-based partner
  • Brands targeting the Belgian market through established channels

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