Key Moments:
- Spelinspektionen introduces SIFS 2026:1, new supervision-fee rules effective March 1, 2026, replacing SIFS 2024:4.
- Commercial online gaming and betting licence fees are SEK 240,000 per licence and period; supplier permits are SEK 16,500.
- The authority assesses fees per licence, not per company group, and invoices in advance for each 12-month period.
New Supervision-Fee Regulation Introduced
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, will implement a revised supervision-fee structure under SIFS 2026:1 starting March 1, 2026. This regulation replaces SIFS 2024:4. While the update does not change what operators may do in Sweden’s gambling market, it modifies the calculation method and amounts charged to licence holders and gambling software permit owners.
Operators and permit holders should note these changes, as they directly affect regulatory oversight costs. Additionally, Spelinspektionen provides clarity on invoicing and payment schedules under the new rules.
Fee Structure and Implementation Details
Under SIFS 2026:1, the supervision fee applies to each licence over a 12-month period, starting from the grant date. Each subsequent year follows the same structure for as long as the licence remains valid. If a licence lasts less than a full year, Spelinspektionen calculates a proportional fee, with a minimum of one twelfth of the annual amount.
The authority invoices and collects fees in advance for the upcoming period. If a licence continues due to a court decision or legal extension, the agency invoices that period afterward. In exceptional cases, Spelinspektionen may reduce or waive fees entirely.
Commercial and Supplier Fee Highlights
| Licence Category | Fee per Licence and Period |
|---|---|
| Commercial Online Gaming | SEK 240,000 |
| Betting Licence | SEK 240,000 |
| Gambling Software Permit | SEK 16,500 |
Spelinspektionen assesses each licence individually. Therefore, companies holding multiple licences will pay separate fees for each. The annex to the regulation also specifies fees for other categories, including state lotteries, public-benefit lotteries, bingo, land-based venues (scaled by location count), and ship-based gambling (charged per vessel).
Continued Regulatory Focus in 2026
This supervision-fee update is part of a broader compliance push in Sweden. While SIFS 2026:1 starts in March, the government plans additional consumer-protection measures later in 2026. For instance, regulators will implement stricter controls on credit-funded gambling. Consequently, operators should prepare for an evolving regulatory environment.
- Author
Daniel Williams
