Games of chance and mutual betting

Business operations on the market of games and mutual betting are subject to special legal regulations, including the duty to apply for and obtain a business license, to register gaming machines, to pass professional examinations, and are also subject to special tax supervision.

In meeting market expectations, we offer our clients:

• Consultations and support in business license proceedings,
• Participation in the preparation of tender bids in relation to gaming centers,
• Assistance in developing procedures to launch a gaming center, including support in meeting special tax supervision requirements,
• Formal, legal and organizational preparation of new market entrants,
• Participation in equity transformation procedures,
• Preparation for professional examinations,
• On-going representation in day-to-day contacts with tax and customs authorities,
• Advice and support in resolving problems connected with the day-to-day conduct of  gambling businesses,
• Assistance in applying for and obtaining official interpretations of tax law in the scope of gaming tax,
• Assistance with preparing tax returns and calculating tax liabilities on account of gaming tax,
• Analysis of outstanding contracts in terms of compliance with gaming market regulations.

As part of our practice, we also deal with comprehensive business projects on the gaming and betting market including business environment analyses, preparations for the commercial launch of businesses, advice on how to make best use of statutory limits, assistance with gaming center launches and on-going advice in resolving day-to-day issues.