diff --git a/spec/support/test_env.rb b/spec/support/test_env.rb
index 44d70e741b..42c63b4bbf 100644
--- a/spec/support/test_env.rb
+++ b/spec/support/test_env.rb
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ module TestEnv
   # See gitlab.yml.example test section for paths
   #
   def init(opts = {})
+    setup_license
+
     # Disable mailer for spinach tests
     disable_mailer if opts[:mailer] == false
 
@@ -41,6 +43,14 @@ module TestEnv
     allow_any_instance_of(NotificationService).to receive(:mailer).and_call_original
   end
 
+  def setup_license
+    Gitlab::License.encryption_key = OpenSSL::PKey::RSA.generate(2048)
+
+    gl_license = Gitlab::License.new(issued_at: Date.today, licensee: { "Name" => "GitLab Test Env" })
+
+    License.create(data: gl_license.export)
+  end
+
   # Clean /tmp/tests
   #
   # Keeps gitlab-shell and gitlab-test