Regulator / authority
Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC)
North American-issued online gaming licence from a Canadian First Nation sovereign authority, covering both B2C and B2B: 2-3 week approval, zero GGR tax, and a jurisdiction signal that aids PSP relationships. B2B providers need a separate TGC Software Licence
Regulator / authority
Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC)
Best for
Operators seeking a North American licence with zero GGR tax and fast approval
Local presence
No physical presence required; registered agent recommended
Substance level
Low. No local entity, office or director required; registered agent recommended
Banking friendliness
Medium–High (Canadian First Nation sovereign backing aids payment relationships)
Best fit
IBC or LLC in any jurisdiction (no Canadian entity required); no physical office; registered agent recommended
Passport copies, CVs, bank references, source-of-funds statement, clean criminal record for all UBOs and directors; MLRO appointment mandatory
No minimum share capital and no paid-up capital requirement. The TGC does not set a capital floor. Licensees are required to segregate player funds from operational funds, and player funds must be held in a separate account.
AML/CFT policy; KYC/CDD procedures; MLRO appointment mandatory; separate crypto AML policy where crypto payments are accepted
Bi-weekly player account reports; monthly compliance updates to TGC; suspicious transaction reports within 24 hours of detection; annual renewal submission with updated documents
Review intended activities, corporate structure, UBO profile; confirm restricted markets; assess reporting capacity (bi-weekly/monthly obligations)
Use an existing IBC or LLC, or incorporate one; appoint the registered agent; confirm the MLRO appointment
Compile KYC dossier, AML/CFT and crypto AML policies, MLRO appointment letter, RNG certificate from TGC-recognised lab, platform technical documentation, domain list
The application is submitted online, with the full package of documents prepared in advance
Respond to TGC queries; typical review 2-3 weeks, up to 8 weeks in certain circumstances; all documents must be prepared in advance to achieve the fastest possible approval
Receive TGC licence certificate; implement bi-weekly reporting system; integrate responsible gaming tools; confirm geo-blocking for restricted markets
Typically 2-3 weeks from submission, and up to 8 weeks in certain circumstances — one of the fastest turnarounds in the iGaming licensing market. Preparing the full document package in advance is what keeps the review at the short end of that range
The first year costs EUR 63,000. This covers the licence fee including initial setup and the mandatory compliance backup service, initial annual compliance and due diligence fees, licence application and maintenance fees, the professional fee for application support, annual fees for ongoing regulatory, compliance and supervisory services, the annual corporate management fee, incorporation of the licence-holding company including its first-year registered agent and office fee, and government fees.
The Tobique licence is issued by the Tobique First Nation, a sovereign Canadian indigenous authority, giving operators a North American jurisdiction signal. This credibility, combined with zero GGR tax and a 2-3 week approval, makes it an unusually practical choice for operators ready to step beyond entry-level offshore licences
No. Operators can use an IBC or LLC registered in any jurisdiction. No Canadian company, Canadian director, or physical presence in Canada is required to hold a Tobique licence
Tobique sets more frequent reporting than most licences at this price tier. The full schedule is in the Requirements section above. Build the reporting workflow before launch rather than after: the obligations start from the day the licence is issued.
The Tobique licence covers fiat payments fully and accepts crypto as a payment method — but the licence does not extend to crypto gambling mechanics (e.g., blockchain provably-fair games). If using crypto for payment, expect enhanced AML scrutiny: full wallet traceability, blockchain analytics, and a dedicated crypto AML policy are required
Five URLs are included within the licence fee. Additional URLs can be added at further cost.
Yes. The base Tobique licence covers up to five domains under a single annual fee. Additional domains beyond five require an extended arrangement with the TGC. White-label sub-brands are supported as affiliated projects under the main operator's licence
Tobique iGaming Licence·From EUR 80,000
The registration transfers with the company. The obligations attached to it start the day you own it.
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