Spain DGOJ License
Cost
€38,000 General + per-product Singular fees + 20% gross gaming revenue tax
Timeline
6-9 months
Capital
€2,000,000 minimum solvency requirement
General + singular licence regulated by Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego.
Who it suits
Operators serving Spanish consumers. Two-tier framework: General Licence (broad activity) + Singular Licence (per-product).
Compliance load
Strict advertising restrictions (post-2020 Royal Decree), mandatory affordability, player-protection, AML aligned with EU framework.
The acquiring angle
Spain-specific advertising rules limit growth tactics, affects unit economics that acquirers underwrite against. EU licence opens broad acquirer pool, pricing 1-2.5% IC++. Spanish-card local acquiring beneficial.
Notes and pitfalls
Advertising rules are the most restrictive in EU iGaming, many operators close Spanish market post-2020.
Reference information, not legal advice. Figures are typical ranges as of 2026.
DGOJ questions.
How do acquirers view the DGOJ licence?
Acquirer acceptance is Moderate. Spain-specific advertising rules limit growth tactics, affects unit economics that acquirers underwrite against. EU licence opens broad acquirer pool, pricing 1-2.5% IC++. Spanish-card local acquiring beneficial.
What does the DGOJ cost and how long does it take?
Cost: €38,000 General + per-product Singular fees + 20% gross gaming revenue tax. Timeline: 6-9 months. Capital: €2,000,000 minimum solvency requirement. These are typical ranges as of 2026; verify with the regulator before budgeting.
Does BZNpay help with DGOJ applications?
No. We are an introducer to acquirers, not a licensing agent. We can tell you how this licence plays with the acquirer pool and introduce you to the partners whose appetite covers it.