Belgium Gaming Commission Delays 2026 License Fee Invoicing Pending Royal Decree
The Belgian Gaming Commission has announced a delay in processing license fee payments for 2026, as the royal decree establishing this year's contribution rates remains unpublished.
Council Approval SecuredOn December 12, 2025, the Council of Ministers approved the draft royal decree that determines operator contributions toward the Gaming Commission's operating, personnel, and establishment costs for 2026.
Payment Requests on HoldHowever, until the decree is officially published in the Belgian Official Gazette, the Gaming Commission secretariat cannot issue payment requests for:
New license applicationsLicense renewal applicationsOperators planning to submit licensing applications or renewals should anticipate potential processing delays until the administrative formality is completed.
Next StepsThe Gaming Commission has confirmed it will issue a follow-up communication once the royal decree has been published. Operators are advised to monitor official channels for updates on when normal invoicing procedures will resume.
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