Gambling License in Latvia
Gambling and lottery organization in Latvia is licensed by the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI), under the Ministry of Finance — a genuinely capital-intensive process, with casino licenses requiring €1,400,000 in fully paid-up share capital before you can even apply.
BIZ TRP confirms exactly what your business needs before you commit to anything.
At a glance
- Authority
- Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI)
- Minimum share capital (casinos)
- €1,400,000 — must be fully paid before applying
- Legal basis
- Law on Gambling and Lotteries
- Reports to
- Ministry of Finance
Who needs this
- A registered legal entity with the required minimum share capital Required
- Fully paid capital before applying Required
- A compliant ownership structure Required
Registration process
Establish your legal entity
With the correct share capital already paid — €1,400,000 for casinos.
Prepare your ownership documentation
Structure must meet IAUI's requirements.
Pay the application fee
Fixed by IAUI regulation.
Submit your application to IAUI
For review and licensing decision.
What it costs
Government fees
- Minimum share capital (casinos)
- €1,400,000
- Application fee
- Ask us for the current figure
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & application support
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Why work with BIZ TRP
€1,400,000 in fully paid capital is a real, non-negotiable gate before you can even apply for a casino license — confirming your actual license type and capital requirement before committing funds matters enormously here.
- We confirm your exact license type and capital requirement. Before you commit capital to the wrong structure.
- We help structure compliant ownership. Meeting IAUI's specific requirements.
- We handle the full application. Complete documentation, submitted correctly.
Common questions
Is €1,400,000 required for all gambling license types?
That figure applies specifically to casinos — other gambling license types may have different capital requirements. We confirm the exact threshold for your specific activity.
Can the capital be borrowed or must it be genuinely owned?
It must be fully paid-up before applying — this is checked, not assumed.
Need help with Gambling License in Latvia?
BIZ TRP confirms your exact gambling license requirements and real capital threshold before you commit any funds.
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