Malta vs Netherlands
Both are EU regulators, but they serve opposite roles. Malta's MGA is a base-of-operations hub with 10-year licences and gaming tax of 15% or 10% by game type on Malta-player revenue only. The Netherlands (KSA) is a national market you enter to serve Dutch players, taxing GGR at 37.8% from January 2026, banning untargeted advertising and running the CRUKS register.
Key differences
- Role: Malta is a hub for serving multiple markets; a Dutch licence is required specifically to serve the Netherlands.
- Tax: Malta 15% (Type 1 games) or 10% (Types 2 to 4) on local-player GGR; the Netherlands 37.8% of GGR plus a levy of around 1.95%.
- Advertising: Malta sets EU-level rules; the Netherlands bans untargeted advertising.
Malta suits operators building an EU hub to serve markets outside the Netherlands.
Full Malta profile →You need a KSA licence specifically to serve Dutch players, at a much higher tax.
Full Netherlands profile →Common questions
How is online gambling taxed in Malta compared with Netherlands?
Malta: 15% casino/RNG and 10% other game types; Type 1 versus Types 2-4, from 1 October 2026, previously a flat 5% (base: Gaming revenue (GGR) from Malta-based players only). Netherlands: 37.8% of GGR (kansspelbelasting), in force since 1 January 2026 (base: GGR).
Who regulates online gambling in Malta and Netherlands?
Malta is regulated by Malta Gaming Authority (MGA); Netherlands by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).
Which has the longer licence term, Malta or Netherlands?
Malta: 10 years. Netherlands: Up to 5 years.
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Figures drawn from the Malta and Netherlands profiles · verified 2026-08-08 · Recent · 65%
Not legal or tax advice. This is a neutral teaching comparison; confirm every figure against the primary regulator (Malta Gaming Authority; Kansspelautoriteit) before relying on it. 18+.