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Mauritius - Apply for Amusement Machine License (Gaming Regulation Authority)

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

  1. To apply for a Amusement Machine 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 For Amusement Machine Licence” to open the form.
  3. Complete the application form correctly and obtain all the required supporting documents as 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. After receiving your application, the GRA licensing unit will check your application to make sure that you have provided all the required documents and forward the application to the GRA Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
  6. Upon receipt of the application, the GRA Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), will verify your application status and write their comment on the application.
  7. Then the application will be forwarded to the GRA board for assessment, the board will review your application and the (AML/CFT) comments and the board will decide to either approved or reject or to put the application on hold.
  8. 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.
  9. Pay the processing at the GRA cashier and obtain the payment receipt.
  10. Upon the payment, the GRA licensing unit will process your application and avail the license for collection.
  11. 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 DocumentsEdit

  • Company Business Registration Number (BRN).
  • Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of good standing.
  • Register of Directors and shareholders or Annual Return.
  • A list including the names of Beneficial Owners, Shareholders and Directors in the company, as the case may be.
  • Certificate of Character issued not later than 3 months from the date of application.
  • Your company’s Bank Statement for the last 5 years.
  • Latest audited financial statements or financial statements.
  • Latest Annual Report.
  • A feasibility study together with a social impact assessment report.
  • Details of location of outlets, site plan and surface area dedicated per Amusement Machine.
  • List of Amusement Machines together with the serial numbers and relevant documents including Certificate from Manufacturer (name of manufacturer, year of manufacture etc.).
  • Certificate, issued by one of the recognized laboratories (GLI, NMi or BMM), confirming compliance of your Amusement Machine (if any).
  • Relevant disclosures of any conviction or ongoing investigation (whether financial or criminal) with regards to the Company or any of its Directors.”


Documents required on beneficial owners, shareholders and directors in the company.

  • National Identity Card or Valid Passport with 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.
  • 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



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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

EligibilityEdit

  • Persons/companies/businesses that wi to operate Amusement Machine in Mauritius.



FeesEdit

  • Please contact the relevant authority for fees details.



ValidityEdit

  • The license is valid for one year.



Documents to UseEdit



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

  • Applicant’s details
  • Full legal name of the company
  • Address
  • Designation of Authorized Representative
  • Name
  • Contact details (Tel/mobile/fax/mobile/email address)
  • Source of funds
  • Beneficial owners/Substantial Shareholder/Director information
  • Beneficial Owner/Shareholder/Director Full Name
  • Beneficial Owner/Shareholder/Director NIC or Passport Number
  • Residential Address
  • Contact number
  • Email Address
  • Occupation/Occupational Address
  • Percentage of Shareholding
  • Average Monthly Income
  • Source of Fund
  • Proposed premises where the Amusement machine will be operated
  • Place of operation
  • Number of machines proposed to be operated
  • Declaration by the applicant (signature/company stamp/seal/name)



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The license proves that you have been permitted to operate Amusement machine in Mauritius as required by law.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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