Curaçao updates fee policy for new iGaming regulatory framework
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) took a new step in implementing the regulatory regime of the National Gambling Act (Landsverordening op de Kansspelen, LOK) with the publication of version 2.0 of its fee policy, an update that marks the definitive closure of the old NOOGH system and consolidates the transition to the new licensing framework for B2C operators and B2B providers.
The document introduces a prorated billing model by semesters during the first year of the LOK’s validity: the first installment must be paid before the license is issued and the second will depend on the operator’s eligibility review. From the second year onward, billing will return to being annual and regular, strengthening the system’s financial transparency and predictability.
The main fees remain unchanged, setting the license application fee at EUR 4,592 (for both operators and providers) and the annual fee for B2C licensees at EUR 47,450, which combines a fee to the National Treasury and a supervision fee to the CGA. B2B providers will continue to pay EUR 24,490 annually, while administrative charges for domains, certificates, or ownership modifications also remain unchanged.
The authority specified that invoices must be paid within 14 days of issuance, and failure to comply within a maximum of 71 days will result in automatic license revocation and removal from the public register. The CGA also emphasized that issuing an invoice does not imply automatic renewal, which must be confirmed in writing.
This update comes in a context of institutional rearrangement in the country. In August, sector supervision was transferred from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Justice, aiming to strengthen the State’s legal capacity against illegal gambling operations. The change occurred following the complete resignation of the CGA board, leaving the body under the temporary control of Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas.
Despite this period of instability, the new fee policy reflects the Government’s intention to continue the modernization process and regain the international market’s trust.
Industry analysts consider that the new scheme provides greater clarity in administrative procedures, organizes revenue collection, and facilitates regulatory transition, sending a signal of stability and compliance to operators interested in obtaining licenses under the new legal framework.
With this measure, Curaçao advances toward its goal of consolidating itself as a stronger, more transparent, and competitive jurisdiction in the international online gambling sector, definitively closing the cycle of inherited licenses and aligning with global regulatory standards.
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