Curacao License
The basic license, which entitles you to sublicense, costs $34k, with a monthly fee of $5,6k for the first 2 years. The tax is paid in profit, not turnover, and does not exceed 2%. Curacao, as part of the Netherlands, has the status of an EU member. Curacao does not have a government regulatory body. 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.
BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
- One licence for all activities
- Simple licence obtaining process
- Only 2 weeks to obtain a licence with gaminglicensing.com
- No VAT, low profit tax rate
- Popular in the online gambling industry
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!
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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!
FAQ
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.
Since 1996 Curaçao eGaming has provided eGaming License and IP (Information Provider) compliance services to qualified applicants.
Curaçao eGaming
Curaçao, is one of the oldest and most politically stable providers of regulated eGaming services. We have proudly served some of the most highly regarded eGaming operators and providers of services since 1996.
Global IP Compliance Services
Curaçao eGaming License IP compliance services and data centers are strategically located around the world. We provide compliance-ready solutions tailored specifically to assist operators and providers of services to meet business, legal, geographic and multijurisdictional challenges.
Hosting & Colocation
We provide a full range of custom dedicated servers, private cloud servers, GEO IP services, cloud storage, single unit rackspace or high capacity private racks and aggressive bandwidth rates from our worldwide private IP compliance services locations.
Authorized Fiduciary Services
Global corporate services are provided for by our authorized leading licensed Fiduciary Services Provider offering the establishment and professional daily management of companies for various respected jurisdictions around the world.
How to apply - eGaming IP Application Procedure
Our eGaming License and IP Compliance Services Guide, forms and applications are provided upon request. The eGaming IP License Compliance Services Guide contains all necessary guidance to define eGaming Services and the necessary operating compliance requirements to establish an online eGambling services under our Curaçao eGaming License. The entire setup process on average takes between 2~4 weeks depending on candidates turnaround time to provide the necessary documents and information to complete the IP application approval process and meet our compliance services requirements. All required forms and supporting documents once completed may be sent in electronic format to begin the process. Original documents must be sent via courier or in person. IP Applicants are encouraged to contact our compliance officers directly for any information about our jurisdiction or to request assistance with completing the forms and supplying the necessary supporting documents.
The following is the procedure for securing IP approval:
- The applicant makes a request to Curaçao eGaming to receive our eGaming IP license and compliance services guide along with the necessary IP application.
- Applicant must provide Curaçao eGaming with a detailed reply to the items under point 7. of the eGaming IP license and compliance services guide for review and to proceed.
- The completed IP application form along with the required supporting documents are to be submitted to Curaçao eGaming via email, in person or by courier, original documents must be supplied in person or by courier
- Upon receipt of payment of the required application fees or submission of proof of payment our compliance team will begin to process the IP application.
- If the IP application and the required attachments are incomplete or is not compliant to the IP eGaming compliance requirements, Curaçao eGaming shall advise the IP applicant together with a checklist indicating the lacking or non-compliant items.
- Approved applicants will be required to provide payment of all necessary onetime fees and deposits required for eGaming IP license and compliance services. The approved applicant will receive from Curaçao eGaming detailed instructions for the necessary IP and compliance services requirements to be met for the services intended to be operated under Curaçao eGaming. Registered and approved services must at all times remain operating in compliance under curaçao eGaming IP compliance services at all times. curaçao eGaming's' License to operate is valid and authorized only for the specific approved IP providers and registered suppliers, applications, services, domains and URLs for which an IP has received confirmation and approval for from Curaçao eGaming. An IP may add, remove or make changes to their registered and approved applications, suppliers, services, domains and URLs by providing Curaçao eGaming with the necessary required technical and operational compliance information for review and approval as outlined in the Curaçao eGaming IP license and compliance services guide.
- Curaçao eGaming IP compliance officers and engineers conduct IP compliance audits on a regular basis. In order to avoid possible unnecessary penalties and suspension of services for non-registered services or services operating out of compliance, it is IP's' responsibility to ensure all applications, services, domains and URLs operating under Curaçao eGaming are up to date. Curaçao eGaming must at all times have on file an up to date list of registered and approved suppliers, applications, services, domains and URLs operating.
Corporate Solutions
The decision about which Jurisdictional entity to use is often decided based upon tax considerations. Regardless of the choices, all necessary personal and corporate compliance and disclosures apply. We will be pleased to provide an introduction to our authorized corporate management services provider who will provide all necessary information and forms for company formation services for various worldwide jurisdictions.
License Seal
Services operating under our eGaming license are required to display our official seals. The official seals provide assurance the service is actively operating in compliance.Curaçao eGaming - MISSION
To supervise and ensure the integrity and conduct of Curaçao eGaming IP operators and providers of services.
Curaçao - A leading regulated Jurisdiction
Our jurisdictions initiative has championed the eGaming Industry for over a decade. Since 1996 we have maintained unprecedented global recognition and appreciation for our abilities to consistently deliver reliable turn-key professional services to the eGaming and eCommerce marketplace.
No need to apply for various types of eGaming Licenses
Curaçao offers only one License type which provides eGaming Licensing Authority to Operators of Services, Software and Services Providers. Our jurisdictions single license covers all forms of interactive eGaming including: Casinos, Sports betting, Exchanges, Lottery, Games of Skill and Chance.
Designed to accommodate the needs of Operators, Software, Service and Network Providers
We offer specialized eGaming license IP programs for operators, providers services, software providers and network operators. Indeed, some of very first and largest operators and providers of services in eGaming are recipient of our specialized programs. The programs provide a 'turnkey' offering with the purpose to assist the providers in being an attractive source to do business with, allowing you to concentrate on building your business effectively.
Our unique eGaming IP license and compliance services and quick turnaround time attracts established companies.
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We have learned from various clients who have looked in other jurisdictions that our unique IP license and global compliance services coupled with over 16 years of experience completely sets us apart from other Jurisdictions.
Worldwide Infrastructure Services
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Our global IP compliance services offering is dedicated to eGaming and eCommerce companies who require the reliability and performance necessary to succeed in today's competitive global market while operating from a favorable, stable jurisdiction. Our clients take full advantage of our global services and the reliability our worldwide infrastructure and support capabilities. Our compliance-ready solutions include dedicated servers, private cloud servers, co-location, single unit rackspaces or high capacity private racks, network hardware and custom IT infrastructure solutions. We also provide complete support, managed and unmanaged, full hardware parts & warranty replacement services.