Portugal Gambling License (SRIJ)
Published: August 1, 2026Updated: July 7, 2026
Portugal (SRIJ)
A Portugal gambling license is a highly coveted, strictly regulated, and premium European credential. Overseen by the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ)—a department under Turismo de Portugal—it grants operators legal entry to a fully regulated market. Because it features a high-tax, technically demanding framework, it is generally pursued by well-capitalized, Tier-1 gaming businesses.
Regulatory Body
Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ)
Jurisdiction
Portuguese Republic (European Union)
Legal Framework
Decree-Law No. 66/2015
Valid In
Portugal.
Not Valid In
Outside Portugal.
Recognition
National license, highly respected in the EU.
What This License Covers
Financial Requirements
Application Fee
Approximately €12,000
Annual License Fee
Variable
Renewal Cycle
Annual
Regulatory Security Deposit
€500,000
Tax Security Deposit
€100,000
Special Gambling Tax
25%–30% (GGR)
Additional Costs
Compliance and audit fees
- Local representative costs
Special Requirements
- Local Presence: Must have a local representative in Portugal
- Corporate Structure: Can be a foreign entity but must register for tax purposes
- Capital Requirements: Must demonstrate financial stability
- Technical Requirements: Systems must be certified and connected to SRIJ for real-time monitoring
- Compliance Obligations: Strict AML/KYC, responsible gambling, and self-exclusion registers
- Background Checks: Fit and proper tests
Ideal Use Cases
- Operators targeting the Portuguese market
- Companies able to meet strict technical and compliance standards