Mauritius - Renew of Operator License (Gaming Regulation Authority)

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Procedure

Apply in Person

1. To Renew an Operator License, the applicant should make the application to the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). Please view the GRA contact details through this GRA contact details.
2. Obtain the renewal application form from the GRA office or download the form from the GRA website through this GRA OPERATOR LICENCE RENEWAL FORM.
3. Complete the application form as required 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. The applicant should visit the GRA office and pay the requisite application fees at the cashier and obtain the payment receipt.
5. Upon making the payment, the applicant should submit the application to the officer at the GRA licensing unit.
6. The official at the licensing unit will assess the application to confirm if the application form is legibly filled-in and all the documents are submitted as required.
7. Then the application will be forwarded to the GRA board for assessment, the board will review the application and the board will decide to either approve or reject or to put the renewal application on hold.
8. The GRA will then inform the applicant of the board's decision and if the application is approved, the applicant will be required to pay the necessary license fees.
9. Pay the license fee at the GRA cashier and obtain the payment receipt.
10. Upon sucessful payment, the GRA licensing unit will process the renewal application and avail the renewed license for collection.
11. The applicant should then visit the GRA office and produce his/her valid identification documents for verification and then after the applicant will be issued the renewed license.

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Required Documents

• Applicants should submit the following documents, (if applicable)
  

NATURAL PERSON

• A certificate of character issued not earlier than 3 months from the date of application.
• 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.
• Bank Reference from a recognized banking institution stating whether the account has been maintained satisfactorily (Bank reference must not be more than 6 months).
• Documents to act as proof of source of funds.
• Occupation Permit or Work Permit (for non-residents)

LEGAL PERSONS (In case of a Company)

• A list including the names of Beneficial Owners, Shareholders, and Directors in the company, as the case may be.
• Certificate of character issued not earlier than 3 months from the date of application.
• Latest audited financial statements or financial statements.
• Latest Annual Report.
• Bank Reference from a recognized banking institution stating whether the account has been maintained satisfactorily (Bank reference must not be more than 6 months).

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

• Holders of a GRA Operator License are eligible to apply.

Fees

• Please contact the GRA for fees details.

Validity

• The license is valid for 12 months.

Documents to Use

• GRA OPERATOR LICENCE RENEWAL FORM

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

• Licensee information and confirmation
• Licensee’s Name
• Address/Location of Operation
• Facility/Outlet Full Address (if applicable)
• Renewal license being applied for
• Beneficiary owner/Substantial shareholder /Directors information
• Beneficiary Owner/Shareholder/Director Full Name
• Beneficiary 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 {full name/signature/name of the company/stamp of the company}

Need for the Document

• Persons/business/companies that wish to continue operating the following fields {Hotel casino/Amusement Machine/Limited pay-out Machine etc.} are required to renew their Operator license with the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).

Information which might help

• GRA ACT.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• GRA.

Others

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