What the regulator asks for
Year one cost
€50k-€100k Year 1
Year-one budget is roughly €50k to €100k. The GBT licence fee itself is small (about €500 per month), but you must set up a local Tanzanian company, and that adds legal and setup cost.
Timeline
4-8 months
Expect 4 to 8 months. Tanzania was the first East African country to regulate online gambling, so the process is established and predictable by regional standards.
Gaming tax
25% GGR online (casino and sportsbook). The old 6% turnover levy on stakes was replaced by the 25% GGR rate.
Marketing climate
Moderate.
The market
Tanzania is one of the longest-running regulated online gambling markets in East Africa. The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) has licensed online operators under the Internet Gaming Regulations since 2012, updated in 2019. Online casino and sportsbook pay 25% tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR); the old 6% levy on stakes was replaced by this GGR rate.
How the application runs
You apply to the GBT through a Tanzanian company. Set up the local entity first, then file the licence application with corporate, financial and technical documents.
Ongoing compliance
Licensed operators follow Tanzania's AML rules. Reporting goes to the GBT under the national financial framework.
What you can and cannot say
Marketing restrictions are moderate. Standard advertising rules apply, with no aggressive product-specific bans documented.
The honest read
What it means for your plan
Established East African market. The 25% GGR tax is workable but not light; you need disciplined product economics. Watch the 2025/26 budget plan to end VAT exemptions on gaming supplies.
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