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Curacao gaming license cost

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Licensing of all igaming products — online casinos, sports betting, poker, lotteries, and bingo!

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Open bank & processing accounts for your gambling business.

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We offer a full range of services, including:

Choosing the optimal jurisdiction for your online casino ( curacao , malta );

Registering an offshore company;

Helping in gambling software certification;

Obtaining a license and handing it over to a client.

5 reasons why you should contact gaminglicensing

1. Having worked in the industry since 2015, we keep a close eye on gambling jurisdictions requirements and always stay informed of any new legal rules. We have the most up-to-date information in the gambling business.


2. Gaminglicensing experts know everything (or almost everything) about gambling licensing in different countries: austria , belarus , bulgaria , the UK , etc. If you want to come to specific countries’ gambling market, we will deal with it swiftly and professionally.


3. Your online casino will definitely be a hit. This is because we will provide you with the best gaming solutions of the best developers: microgaming, netent, betsoft and other foremost brands.


4. We deal with licensing for online casinos, bingo games , poker rooms and lotteries .


5. Gaminglicensing experts are always scrupulous in financial matters, and therefore you get an extremely accurate cost estimation beforehand.

Advantages

— get your license in 2 weeks

Affordable license cost

— curacao license is a cost-effective and the most popular solution in the i-gaming industry.

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— we license all gaming activities, including blockchain projects

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— get a professional technical support on any issue you come across

Services

Gaming license

— curacao and maltese gaming licenses

Company incorporation

— company incorporation in curacao and malta

Bank & processing accounts

— accounts in reliable european banks

Payment solutions

— all major payment systems including cryptocurrency solutions

Hosting

— gambling-friendly secure ang legal hosting

Get all services for your gaming venture from gaminglicensing!

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One license

Casino, sports betting, poker — one license covers all products!

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Easy and simple license obtaining process

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Get your license in just two weeks!

Cost-efficient

Low license cost and no gambling tax

Your casino needs a license but you don’t know where to start?

The procedure is like this:

You write a letter to a curacao master license holder or to the malta gaming authority. You will then be given a list of required documents. They will tell you about charter capital, business plan and profits tax, overwhelm you with numbers, lists, legal niceties and requirements.

Bear in mind that it will all be in english. So, you hire a translator, a legal advisor and an accountant, and after a few months, if you do it all right, you will finally obtain a long-awaited license.

• You spend a large amount of time


• There is a big chance of making a mistake. For instance, you may fail to gather all the required documents, and it will cause even more bureaucratic delays


• You may integrate not all of the payment systems—or integrate ones you do not need


• There is a probability of breaking the law in countries where online gambling is prohibited


• There is a risk of cooperating with a dishonest sublicensee and losing your money

Does the only advantage outweigh the numerous disadvantages? For some people, yes. However, if you value your time, want to relieve yourself of the troubles that come with licensing and start a casino business in the shortest time possible, let our specialists take care of the process.

Which license is better: curacao or maltese?

Our clients have different demands, plans and financial capacities, and gambling jurisdictions also have different particularities, so there can be no universal answer. We will look into your needs and recommend you the optimal jurisdiction for your business.

Curacao and malta gambling licenсes specifics

Curacao

Malta

Annual and monthly reports

A fixed annual licenсe fee – €25,000; flexible taxation – 0.40-1.25%

Your company will be registered in a special economic zone (E-zone) and curacao chamber of commerce. One of the chief officers (de jure) must be a resident.

You will have to register as a legal entity in malta. Chief officers and shareholders may be non-residents.

Registration period: 2-3 weeks

Registration period: provisional licenсe is issued in 2-3 weeks, and full licenсe is issued in 6 months.

By entrusting us with licensing processes, you are guaranteed to have full consulting services of our experts, professional recommendations and, most importantly, a legal business supported by a prestigious licenсe of curacao or malta.

We have intimate knowledge of legal niceties related to gambling. Therefore, your online casino will be 100% legal which in turn means it will become attractive to players.

Curacao — igaming and betting

The island of curacao is located in the south of the caribbean sea near the coast of venezuela. On october 10, 2010, the island became a self-governing state within the kingdom of the netherlands.

Curacao is a choice of most of online casinos and betting sites operating within EU, CIS, scandinavia and middle east markets.

Curacao license has no classification on gaming products — your licenсe will cover all casino games, sport betting, lotteries and bingo! Curacao is a modern, high-tech jurisdiction fully accepted by international organizations like OECD and FATF — it is not your typical off shore, rogue jurisdiction.

Innovative IT infrastructure, an attractive tax system and political stability makes curacao one of the most reliable gaming licenсe provider.

Open your casino or betting business

One of the main advantages of curacao licenсe is an effective application process — it is simple, quick and cost-efficient comparing to other licensing options.

Company registration and application for the gaming licenсe

The first step you need to take before you apply for your licenсe is a company registration. Gaminglicensing offers authorized fiduciary services and day-to-day administration of the licenсe holding company.

Application for the curacao gaming licenсe

Altogether, from the time you first contact us until you get your company registered and licenсe issued it takes only 2 weeks. Curacao gaming licenсe is recognized worldwide and remains one of the most stable and reliable licensing solutions within the industry, and it’s the least expensive of the big 3 licensing options.

Gaminglicensing is a member of egamings group — the world’s leading provider of innovative gaming solutions for remote and land-based businesses.

We offer the best gaming products and services for operators of any size.

Curacao gaming licence

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Curacao is a constituent country of the kingdom of the netherlands in the caribbean sea 40 miles (64 kilometers) away from venezuela. Apart from being a paradise of never-ending summer, it offers great opportunities to start up one’s own online gambling business.

Curacao was one of the pioneering countries that legalised online gambling, in 1996 to be precise. Since then, it became a top-jurisdiction for running remote gambling business.

“I favour curacao because I have some experience with these licences. Right now, I am in the process of obtaining one. If you are considering opening an online casino, my suggestion is to forget about a maltese licence and opt for a curacao licence”

Nikolai livori
serial entrepreneur, igaming consultant

Why is it so attractive?

Firstly, one does not need a separate licence for every type of gaming activity. One licence covers all types of gaming activities: poker, sports betting and online casino.

Secondly, the curacao licence is convenient to obtain. The application procedure takes only two weeks, after which a licensee receives a world-recognised and the cheapest licence in comparison to other popular options.

To apply, one must provide a set of documents and pay the application fee.

Contact us via email or the form at the end of this article to find out all the details of the procedure!

Thirdly, the curacao licence is cost-efficient. It is the happy medium between high price and reliability. The licence is to be prolonged once a year.

Additionally, being a part of the E-zone, the country is only subject to a 2% profit tax rate and is not subject to VAT. According to the corresponding law, these favourable conditions cannot be changed until 2025.

Check out this table for further information on the cost of obtaining a curacao e-gaming master license with which you will not only have a licensed online casino but also be able to sublicense other gaming sites.

Additional services	cost
rated service	specify individually
annual license renewal	EUR 16,900
domain registration of the site in E-zone	depends on the domain name and domain zone, starts from EUR 10 onwards

Licensees can conduct their businesses from within any country remotely. What needs to be kept in mind is that they need to follow the laws of that country. Licensees must register and submit a right IP address and fill in all requested information. Also, they need to have tested software so that it is in line with the curacao egaming commission’s guidelines.

Another favourable point of basing one’s business in curaсao is political stability of this country.

Choose the best option, and we will help you with the rest!

What does the curacao e-gaming license offer?

With the curacao e-gaming license, you will gain access to all gambling activities with a single license. The licensing process is simple, and with the help from gaminglicensing, you can obtain yours in just two weeks. Also, by running an online casino, betting site, or poker site from curacao, you will be subject to low-profit taxes.

How much is the profit tax rate in curacao?

The profit tax rate in curacao is just 2% on an annual level. By doing business from their E-zone, you will not be subject to additional VAT taxes. According to their laws and regulations, these conditions can’t be changed before 2025.

What do I need for the curacao license?

To obtain the curacao e-gaming license, you need to register a company in their E-zone first. All your servers and hosting needs to be done from curacao, but you can run the operation from any country in the world.

Also, your software needs to be tested by an auditing agency to ensure that the fairness and random outcomes of games are indeed random. Moreover, further legal and financial documentation needs to be submitted for revision.

If you are interested in obtaining a license, please contact us via email or by using the form:

Curacao company formation

There are many advantages to forming an international company in curacao especially if it is a NV company. NV is an acronym for the dutch “naamloze vennootschap” or a public limited liability company. N.V. Companies are registered with the commercial register of the curacao chamber of commerce and industry.

Why choose curacao for your company formation

Curacao has E-zones for online businesses and the jurisdiction is gaming industry friendly. The small island nation has political stability; a diverse economy and welcomes foreign investment. In addition the regulations are easy to comply with in comparison with other jurisdictions.

Advantages of establishing a curacao N.V. Company:

• A curacao-registered company N.V. Can qualify for very low taxation of about 2-3% corporate tax rates. Some N.V. Companies even qualify for 100% tax exemption.


• Curacao N.V. Companies can be fully owned by foreigners.


• Curacao companies’ shareholders have limited liability according to their contribution to the initial share capital.


• Curacao companies have no minimum amount of share capital.


• An curacao N.V. Company can be formed by a single shareholder. That single shareholder can be the sole director.

Requirements for forming a curacao N.V. Company

Articles of association – as with most jurisdictions curacao requires presentation of the company’s articles of association at the time of application for registration. However in curacao, unlike other jurisdictions you can present your company’s articles of association is any language and they don’t have to be written according to any set format.

Identification – you will need to submit a certified copy of your ID or passport as well as proof of residence dating back at least 3 months.

Confidentiality – in curacao information about the company’s shareholders is recorded by the authorities but remains sealed and confidential.

Directors and shareholders – curacao N.V. Companies can have just one shareholder. The shareholders can be of any nationality and residence. The company can have just one director (or more) and the director can be the sole shareholder. The board of directors can be one or two tiered.

Capital requirements – for a curacao company there is no minimum share capital amount although this can be established by the articles of association.

Local registered agent – all curacao N.V. Companies must have a local registered agent. The local registered agent’s office can be listed as the registered office of the new N.V. Company.

Restrictions when forming a N.V. Company

The company name cannot include words without justification e.G. Royal; trust company or bank. The company name must end with N.V.; C.V.; B.V.; V.O.F; foundation or proprietorship. The companies must hold the appropriate license in order to deal with insurance; fund management; banking; collective investment schemes; trust management; trusteeship business provision; reinsurance or assurance.

Key points for curacao company formation:

1. Curacao company formation can take 4-5 weeks.


2. The required documents form all individuals involved are as follows: (directors, shareholders and beneficial owners)
   
   
   1. Notarized passport copy
   
   
   2. Notarized utility bill issued in the last 2 months
   
   
   3. Bank reference letter
   
   
   4. CV
   
   
   
   


3. Professional reference letter (required only if you proceed with curacao company


4. In the process of curacao company formation, you must define the directors and shareholders.


5. Curacao company requires a local co-director. It has at list one local director.


6. Minimum of one shareholder required, can be corporate or individual.


7. Curacao company must submit annual financial statements and reports.

Please note that you don’t have to incorporate a curacao company in order to obtain the curacao sublicense and you can use other jurisdictions.

Where your online gambling business is established and licensed.

You will need an online gaming license issued by the gaming regulatory authority in the jurisdiction where your company is registered. In some jurisdictions like malta and curacao a single licensing authority issues a single license covering all forms of online gaming (lottery, casino, bingo, sports betting etc.). In other jurisdictions like the UK the gaming regulators issue a different type of license for each form of gaming; so you might even need three separate licenses.

Where your target audience is located.

Depending on where your customers are located you may need to obtain a license from gaming regulators in several jurisdictions. You may need a license to target customers in certain jurisdictions. For example only gaming websites holding a license from one of the whitelisted countries can target audiences in the UK and USA.

Targeting audiences in countries that prohibit online gambling

Remote online gambling businesses licensed in a respected jurisdiction like the UK or malta are responsible for prohibiting access to players from countries where online gaming is illegal. If websites do not comply with these restrictions they can be fined and subject to legal action from both the licensing jurisdiction and the prohibiting countries. By breaking the law the company owners, shareholders and directors can be held legally responsible. In addition to exorbitant fines the gambling company may lose its license. Many leading remote gaming operators implement IT structures to restrict access to players from countries where online gaming is illegal. These systems block ips in certain locations from accessing the gaming site.

So how do you reach a large audience in a jurisdiction where online gambling is prohibited? Many remote gambling companies target audiences in restricted countries by setting up a corporation in a blacklisted country like curacao where gaming regulations are more relaxed. They can then target players in countries that restrict online gambling but not from their licensed entities. Contact GBO for more information about obtaining online gambling licenses.

License requirements for online gambling websites

To operate a legal online gambling website you will need to have a gaming license. The required license depends on the jurisdiction where your business is licensed and the jurisdictions where your target audience is located. A jurisdiction may permit legal gambling; it may place restrictions on online gambling or it may prohibit it all together – it all depends on the jurisdiction.

The curacao gaming commission is connected to the netherlands antilles government. The curacao internet gaming association (CIGA) is within the curacao gaming commission. CIGA is a member of the interactive gaming council and abides by the councils guidelines, rules and regulations. As part of its duties the curacao egaming licensing authority monitors gaming businesses and services to insure that they operate according to the standards and regulations of the government of netherlands antilles. A wide range of egaming sites operate out of curacao including sports betting, casino sites, poker, bingo and more.

One curacao gaming license

The gaming regulatory authority in curacao is the gaming commission; they regulate, monitor and license egaming companies and all egaming activities in the curacao jurisdiction. The egaming commission issues one egaming license which covers all gaming operations, egaming service providers, network operators, affiliates, white-label operators and egaming software suppliers. With this one curacao gaming license egaming professionals can operate legally.

Two license categories

In curacao there are master license holders and sublicense holders. The only difference between the two is that master license holders can grant sublicenses. Both license categories have the same rights to operate egaming companies legally.

Online curacao master license

A master license can only be issued by the minister of justice. The select few master license holders operate like franchises and can issue sublicenses to other egaming operators. As of 2018/19 there were only four master license holders in curacao. The master license holders run their own egaming sites as well as being responsible for issuing and overseeing sublicenses. It is extremely difficult and rare these days for the minister of justice to approve a new master license.

Curacao sublicense

Companies can apply to holders of a master license for a sublicense. When approved they can then operate their egaming site legitimately but sublicense holders cannot issue sublicenses to other companies.

Curacao gaming license

The curacao gaming license is the most popular online gaming licensing jurisdiction because it offers political stability in the country and is by far the most accessible. Many operators also prefer the curacao gambling license because it offers an all-in-one solution covering any and all games of chance.

Island of curacao

The island of curacao is situated in the southern caribbean sea, about 40 miles off the coast of venezuela. A constituent of the kingdom of the netherlands, it is the largest of the dutch overseas territories and has a population of almost 150,000 people. As well as being situated in a literal paradise, it has been a financial services hub as far back 1828 when the central bank of curacao and sint maarten became the oldest central bank in the western hemisphere.

Today its legal system supports a number of corporate structures and despite being considered a “tax haven” it complies with the EU code of conduct against harmful tax practices.

Why should I get a curacao gaming license?

Curaçao has been offering the curaçao gaming license (sublicense) since 1996 making curaçao one of the first jurisdictions to license and regulate online gambling in the world. Online gaming is a legitimate business activity in curacao, provided the company has obtained the proper curacao gaming license (sublicense). The online gaming legislation was first created in 1993 when the islands were still the netherlands antilles.

The licensing process is fast, straightforward, and cost-effective. This has made curacao a popular choice for startups and smaller businesses. Curacao offers a license that covers all. From service operators, software, service providers to online casinos, sports betting, esports, lottery, as well as games of chance and skill.

Additionally, curacao licensees can benefit from zero percent VAT rate, 0% on corporate revenue, low levels of ongoing maintenance, and a welcoming business environment.

Curacao gaming license costs

Fast offshore has prepared a complete turn-key curacao gaming license package for business operators. This package includes everything you need to set up and operate your online gaming business with a curacao sub-license for less than 24,000 EUR. The complete package only takes 7 to 10 weeks to complete, making it one of the fastest to market licenses available.

What does the turn-key package include?

• An offshore corporation: incorporating offshore is an excellent choice when it comes to registering an offshore holdings company. Featuring ultra low-tax status and some of the world’s friendliest corporate legal environments.


• A european contracting company: we recommend and use cyprus for incorporating the required EU contracting company. Cyprus is an ideal choice when it comes to incorporating a company for international business activities especially online businesses focused on asian, european, and latin american markets. Tax optimized corporate structure combined with low-tax on profits and one of the world’s friendliest business environments enable you to conduct your business successfully.


• Curaçao gaming sub-license


• A corporate account for igaming: we work with a variety of international payment institutions and financial institutions that cater to the online gaming industry.


• Direct online gaming merchant accounts for acceptance of both visa & mastercard at the absolute best rates, as well as additional alternate payment methods: once you have your business established you will need to be able to receive payments from your customer.


• Payment processing account(s) for processing apms (alternative payment methods) worldwide such as astropaycard, cash to code, muchbetter, ecopayz, banco boleto, and many more.


• Ongoing personalized assistance: need some help or assistance with conducting your business offshore? Want to get favorable conditions when applying for additional merchant accounts? Want to know where you can invest your offshore profits for maximum return? … ask us! We offer the best after-sale support in the industry, and will do our best to assist you with whatever concerns and problems you might have!

Annual renewal fees are also low and fast offshore offers a great value maintenance package for our clients. This means we take care of all obligations and corporate matters on an ongoing basis.

Curacao gaming license requirements:

The following documents are required from each and every authorized person, officer, director, shareholder, beneficial owner, and ultimate beneficial owner:

• Certified copies of passport* (the pages with photo and signature);


• Original or certified copy of a utility bill;


• Police clearance certificate / certificate of no criminal record;


• CV / resume;


• Original banker’s reference (relationship must be longer than 2 years)


• Original professional letter of reference from an accountant or lawyer (relationship must be longer than 2 years);


• Details of software including copy(ies) of software agreements and/or 3rd party certification of the RNG application and its fairness (if applicable);


• Proof of domain ownership;


• Copies of terms & conditions which must include underage gaming policy, responsible gaming policies, and player KYC policy.

NOTE – all documents must be in english and dated no older than 90 days. Where documents are not in english, certified english translations are required.

The european contracting company can be used to:

• Offer any online gaming and betting product worldwide with very few restrictions on target markets such as the USA, australia, curaçao, france, netherlands, and a few others.


• Enter into agreements with multiple merchant services providers, software providers, etc. Which we will gladly assist you with.


• Open and operate accounts anywhere in the world where gaming businesses are accepted to support the operation of the online gaming business.


• Own any intellectual property rights.


• Engage in marketing activities for its own business and the business of other operators.

What a wealth of benefits!

We have a curaçao online gaming license option available for virtually any budget. From the most basic curacao company and curacao gaming license combination to a complete turn-key curacao gaming license package. All including the first year’s curacao egaming license fee and local ISP service for data backup on the island (compliance requirement in curacao).

Customized curacao egaming license packages are available, contact us to discuss your specific needs and get a fully customized proposal, we guarantee professional service.

Why fast offshore?

Entrusting your corporate management, licensing and payments to fast offshore is the logical choice, with our more than 22 years of experience you are guaranteed to have real-world, professional recommendations and, most importantly, a legal business supported by a recognized curacao gaming license. Guarantee your online gaming business is built on a 100% legal foundation complete with curacao egaming license.

Take advantage of our more than 22 years of experience and let us help you every step of the way. Contact us today for a detailed price offer including online gaming license in curaçao today. Your business is important to us and we guarantee professional service.

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Avoid hidden fees and having to pay for services you don’t really need. Fast offshore offers full transparency on its turn-key package fees and will be happy to provide tailor-made solutions for your business.

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Curacao gaming license

License application

Bank account

Back office

Curacao licence application

The curacao gaming license is a popular choice for start up egaming, betting and remote gambling operators and has been for many years.

The island of curacao has been offering online gambling licenses for over 20 years. Many well know sites operating from the island including those in a wide range of categories, including online casino, bingo, slots, roulette, betting, sportsbooks and lottery sites.

We undertake the entire licencing process including company formation, document collation and filing the application with the gambling authority.

Curacao licence bank account

We can open a bank account for a curacao gaming license. We have dedicated online gambling bank account services.

Managing your curacao business

Our back office services, include specialist international tax planning during setup, accounting and day-to-day finance for your online casino or igaming site.

Curacao gambling licenses

Highly experienced curacao licencing team in the UK

We understand the licensing process with the curacao licensing board in-depth, from start to finish. Not only do we frequently arrange egaming licences for our clients, we also arrange suitable banking options and merchant accounts if desired.

We know the correct polices to adhere to the site, including which ones to show on your website.

Why you need to use an experienced team to license your casino

Making an application for an egaming license on your own is potentially risky, where a rejection may prevent you from easily securing a license in the future. The process is also heavy on compliance, so you will need to fully understand how to make sure you're compliant before considering an application directly to the licensing board.

Harvex are well known to the boards for gaming licences, meaning an application from us comes with added trust and the board will know that everything has been done to the highest standard before a submission is made.

How long to get a curacao egaming license?

The entire process for licensing in curacao takes around 2-4 weeks, depending on how prepared you are with documentation and compliance requirements for an IP application. Documents can be sent digitally and any original copies will require courier delivery, another potential time constraint of the application process in curacao.

Cost of curacao gaming licence

Our fees are exceptionally competitive. The cost for a curacao gaming license is included in our fees, which vary depending on whether you wish for a stand-alone license, or license plus bank and payment processing facilities, and whether you require our back-office services.

Pricing can be seen our ask an expert section below.

Full curacao license services

Licensing consultation

We will consult with your business on the entire curacao licensing process, leaving no stone unturned.

License application

We will handle the entire license application process for you, guiding you through everything with ease.

Casino compliance

We'll ensure your compliant not just for the application for for the long term and for license renewals when they come around.

Company formation

We'll setup your company in the most efficient way and most suitable jurisdiction for the curacao license.

Casino bank accounts

Our access to gaming friendly bank accounts is second to none in the industry. If you're licensed in curacao we can get you a bank account that works for you.

Payment processing

Accepting payments as a curacao licensed egaming business is a massive challenge, so partnering with harvex will reduce a lot of payment issues for you.

Curacao accounting

We handle the accounts and bookkeeping for hundreds of licensed casinos all over the world, freeing you to focus on growing your business.

Igaming marketing

Need to strategically grow your casino? We work with leading marketing partners to support our clients' long term success.

Requirements for curacao licence

What you need to do for a licence in curacao

The requirements for a gambling licenses in curacao are;

Proof of identity (certified passport) of the owners of the gambling company.

Proof of address of the owners.

Owners must pass a criminal record check.

Background of the games (eg .Roulette, slots, poker) being offered, including software license agreements if developed externally and information on the fairness of the games.

Terms & conditions including prevention of underage gambling policies, anti money laundering policies and polices relating to responsible gambling.

If you require policies being drafted, harvex can arrange this. If you wish to discuss the requirements in further detail please contact us.

One license fits all

There's no need to make multiple license applications based on the various games you may host or intend to host. Curacao licensing enables all kinds of games to be licensed including poker, crash, slots, bingo, lotto, sportsbook, betting, traditional casino games and the newer form of competition based sites.

So, let's see, what we have: welcome to gaminglicensing! We provide professional assistance in obtaining igaming licenses. At curacao gaming license cost