Ukraine Gambling License (PlayCity)
Published: August 1, 2026Updated: August 31, 2026
Ukraine (PlayCity)
A Ukraine gambling license is a high-cost, strictly regulated onshore credential governed by PlayCity (the country’s modernized gambling authority which completely replaced the previous regulator, KRAIL). Operating under tight digital integration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, this framework targets large-scale, well-capitalized operators and grants direct, legal access to Ukraine’s substantial domestic player base.
Regulatory Body PlayCity
Jurisdiction Ukraine
Valid In
Ukraine
Not Valid In
Outside Ukraine
Recognition
National license
What the Ukraine Gambling License covers
Ukraine Gambling License cost and fees
Online Casino License Fee Approximately €680 000 to €920 000
Online Bookmaker License Fee Approximately €3 150 000 to €4 300 000
Online Poker Licence Approximately €520 000 to €720 000
Mandatory Bank Guarantee/Deposit Approximately €670,000
Minimum Statutory Share Capital Approximately €615 000 (must be locked in the local company)
Manufacturer Gambling Services Licence Approximately €33 000 to €46 000
Gambling Tax 18% (GGR)
Corporate Income Tax 18%
Additional Costs Compliance and legal fees
- Local server requirements
Ukraine Gambling License requirements
- Local Presence: Must have a local entity and representative.
- Corporate Structure: Ukrainian legal entity.
- Capital Requirements: Must demonstrate financial stability.
- Technical Requirements: Servers must be located in Ukraine. Real-time data reporting.
- Compliance Obligations: AML/KYC, responsible gambling.
- Background Checks: Due diligence on owners and directors.
Ukraine Gambling License use cases
- Operators targeting the Ukrainian market.
- Companies with local presence and understanding of the regional context.