Mauritius - Apply for AD Hoc License (Gaming Regulation Authority)

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To apply for the AD Hoc license, you should make your application to the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). Please view the GRA contact details through this link GRA contact details.
2. Obtain the application form from the GRA office or download the form from the GRA website through this link GRA Forms click on “Application For Licence to operate Ad Hoc Licence” to open the form.
3. Complete the application form correctly and obtain all the required supporting documents instructed in the application form and attach the documents to the form in a single file.
4. Then forward your complete application along with the required supporting documentation to the Chief Executive, Gambling Regulatory Authority, Address: Level 12, Newton Tower, Sir William Newton Street, Port Louis.
5. Then GRA licensing unit will check your application to make sure that you have provided all the required documents and if the application form is completed as required.
6. Then the application will be forwarded to the GRA board for assessment, the board will review your application, and then the board will decide to either approve or reject or to put the application on hold.
7. The GRA will then inform you of the board's decision and if your application is approved, you will be required to pay the necessary processing fees.
8. Pay the processing at the GRA cashier and obtain the payment receipt.
9. Upon the payment, the GRA licensing unit will process your application and avail the license for collection.
10. Visit the GRA office and issue your valid identification documents for verification and then after you will be issued the license.

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Required Documents

For Natural Persons:

• National Identity Card or Valid Passport with a clear photographic image.
• Proof of address in the form of a utility bill dated less than 3-months or a valid registered Rental or Lease Agreement along with Utility Bill in the name of Landlord.
• Certificate of character issued not earlier than 3 months from the date of the application.
• Occupation Permit or Work Permit (for non-residents).
• Bank Reference from a recognized banking institution stating whether the account has been maintained satisfactorily (Bank reference must not be more than 6 months).
• Curriculum Vitae (where applicable).
• Documents to act as proof of source of funds

For Legal Persons (In case of a company)

• Certificate from Corporate and Business Registration Department (Certificate of Incorporation) or Certificate of good standing and Business Registration Certificate.
• A list including the names of Beneficial Owners, Shareholders, and Directors as the case may be.
• Certificate of Character issued not later than 3 months from the date of application.
• Register of director and shareholders or Annual Return.
• Latest audited financial statements or financial statements.
• Bank Reference from a recognized banking institution stating whether the account has been maintained satisfactorily (Bank reference must not be more than 6 months).
• The Gambling Regulatory Authority reserves the right to request any other document deemed necessary during the processing of the application.

Office Locations & Contacts

Gambling Regulatory Authority
Address: Level 12 Newton Tower, Sir William Newton Street,
Port-Louis, Republic of Mauritius.
Tel: (+230) 260 2000
Fax: (+230) 213 1205
E-mail: [email protected]
Website
Contact details

Eligibility

• Persons and registered companies or businesses are eligible to apply.

Fees

• The application fee is Rs.15,000 payable by cheque or cash.

Validity

• The license is valid for the period stated on it.

Documents to Use

• Application form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The application is processed within 20 days.

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Instructions

• Any person, or business, or company that wishes to carry out a gambling activity at a specified event shall within not later than 15 days before the date of the specified event, apply for an AD HOC license with the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).

Required Information

• Applicant’s details
• Full Legal name of the company
• Business address
• Contact person details
• full name
• Contact details (Telephone/mobile/fax/email address)
• Nature of the specified event
• Source of fund
• Type of gaming activity to be carried out {blackjack/Chemin de Chemy/mini-chemyetc}
• Number of units {gaming machine/limited pay-out machine}
• Location of premises where the gambling activity is to be carried out.
• Dates on which the event will take place
• Period on which the license is required
• Person supplying gambling equipment/supply staff for gambling activity
• Name
• Address
• Contact person/telephone/mobile/email address
• Declaration by the applicant (name/signature/company stamp)

Need for the Document

• The license proves that you have been permitted to operate the gambling activity as required by law.

Information which might help

• GRA ACT

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• GRA

Others

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