Curacao: Online Gaming under the LOK
A historic iGaming hub now operating under the new LOK regime with direct B2C and B2B licences issued by the CGA. We handle company formation, licensing, local presence and banking under the 2024-2026 reform.
Setup time
3-6 months (licence cycle)
Corporate tax
Standard ~22% / dedicated regimes for gaming income
Foreign ownership
100% permitted
Main legal form
BV (LLC) + CGA licence
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in Curacao.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
Under the LOK regime in force since late 2024, Curacao replaced the master-licence model with direct CGA licences, raised standards and tightened local-presence rules — but kept the cost competitive.
Market
Why Founders Choose Curacao for Business Registration
Direct CGA licence, not a sub-licence
Under the LOK, B2C and B2B operators get a direct licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority, recorded in a public register.
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Internationally recognised iGaming regime
Curacao remains one of the most globally recognised online gaming jurisdictions, with broad acceptance by software providers and PSPs.
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Reasonable cost vs Malta/Isle of Man
Application and ongoing fees are materially lower than in Malta or Isle of Man for an equivalent operation.
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Local presence is required but feasible
Operators must have at least one full-time key person on the island; the timeline to meet the local hiring mandate runs into 2027.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in Curacao
Online casinos and sportsbooks
B2C operators that want a globally recognised licence with manageable cost and a clear modern regulator.
iGaming platform and software providers
B2B providers (platform, game studios, aggregators) using the new B2B licence to supply licensed operators.
Crypto-native gaming projects
Web3 casinos and crypto-first sportsbooks that need a recognised regulator with practical crypto-payments tolerance.
Affiliate and media businesses
Affiliate, media and content companies in the iGaming ecosystem that need a Curacao company alongside their operators.
How we help you open a company in Curacao
One partner for all questions
The new LOK regime ends master licences, requires real local substance and pushes licence quality up — every step (entity, key person, server, KYC) needs to be done properly.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: Curaçao BV registration with local registered office.
- Tax setup: corporate tax position for gaming income and treaty/onshore planning.
- Residency: work and residence permits for the local key person and additional staff.
- Banking: gaming-friendly EMIs and PSPs, with a realistic banking plan from day one.
- Licensing: full CGA B2C or B2B licence cycle under the LOK — application, integrity checks, server localisation and ongoing reporting.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in Curacao to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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