Audit Service Provider

Gaming operators and service providers may perform system audits and/or reviews, compliance audits, statutory audits, and/or agreed-upon procedure reports drafted in accordance with ISRS 4400 (Revised) Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements, by applying to have their suitability assessed prior to obtaining an Audit Service Provider Certificate.

Operators that are licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) can reach out to any approved service provider of their choosing, on free commercial terms, when an audit or report is required by the MGA in line with any binding instruments.

For more information on the Audit Service Provider’s requirements, you may refer to the ‘Approved Audit Service Provider Policy’ file below. 

Fees & Taxation

One-time, non-refundable application fee €1,000.00
Yearly maintenance fee €500.00
Renewal of an existing Audit Service Provider Certificate €500.00
Approved Audit Service Provider Policy
Enclosures - Entity Declaration Form
Declaration on the Use of Electronic Signatures

How to Apply

The application to request an Approved Audit Service Provider and receive a certificate must be submitted to the MGA via the licensee portal and selecting ‘Audit Service Provider’ option from the ‘Online Services’ menu.

The form will request information from the applicant applying for the Audit Service Provider Certificate. The applicant must also liaise with any involved personnel requiring the MGA’s approval, such as persons Responsible for System/Compliance Audits, Lead Auditors, and Other personnel within the team so that such personnel fill the ‘Personal Declaration Form’ personally.

In addition, the Enclosures step requires the applicant to submit a number of documents, policies, and procedures to be uploaded as per the documents outlined in the revised ‘Audit Service Provider Policy’.

The licensee portal also allows applicants to start the application, save the process at any point of application, and continue at a later date.