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Mauritius - Apply for License to Operate a Casino (Gaming Regulation Authority)

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

  1. To apply for a License to Operate a Casino, 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 a Casino” 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 forward to the GRA board for assessment, the board will review your application and the(AML/CFT) comment 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

  • Business Registration Number (BRN).
  • 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 in the company, 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.
  • Feasibility Report.
  • Latest Annual Report Latest audited financial statements or financial statements.
  • Certificate from a bank showing your company's financial status (Bank Reference).
  • Site plan and lease agreement of the proposed premises.
  • Completed application form.
  • The Gambling Regulatory Authority reserves the right to request any other document deemed necessary during the processing of the application.


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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • Individuals and Companies who wish to operate a casino in Mauritius are eligible to apply.



FeesEdit

Casino License fee

  • Rs 3,500,000, payable in 4 equal installments, each installment being payable on or before the first day of every period of 3 months.


Gaming machine license

  • Rs125,000 per gaming machine, payable in 4 equal installments, each installment being payable on or before the first day of every period of 3 months.



ValidityEdit

  • The license is valid for one year and it is eligible for renewals at the end of one year.



Documents to UseEdit



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The application is processed within 40 days.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
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InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.



Required InformationEdit

Applicant’s details

  • Full legal names of the company
  • Company Address


Contact person details

  • Full name
  • Contact details (Tel/mobile/fax/email address)


Beneficial owner(s)/substantial shareholders /Directors details

  • 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
  • Declaration by the applicant (signature/company stamp/seal/name)



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • No persons/company/business shall operate a casino in Mauritius unless he/she holds the appropriate license issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).



Information which might helpEdit



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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



External LinksEdit



OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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