Short answer
Nevis licenses online gaming through the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA) under the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025. B2C and B2B licenses cost the same flat €28,000 a year, which covers processing, two domains, the NOGA seal and the register listing. The €28,000 is not the whole budget: for a B2C license, year 1 is about €34,200–35,900 before key-person due diligence, certification and professional fees. Under the published tax regime, foreign-sourced GGR can benefit from a 0% local rate, subject to the applicable conditions. You need a Nevis IBC or LLC and a registered agent; B2C applicants must also appoint a Nevis-resident, FSRC-registered Reporting Officer and an independent Compliance Officer. Directors and UBOs do not need to relocate. Plan 8–12 weeks. A Nevis license does not authorize gaming in every market and does not guarantee acceptance by banks or payment providers.
Nevis at a glance
- Regulator
- Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA); final approval signed by the Minister of Finance
- Legal framework
- Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 (signed June 2025) and regulations (SRO No. 5 of 2025), in force from 1 July 2025
- Licenses
- B2C operator and B2B supplier — same fee
- Term
- 1 year, renewed on the issuance anniversary
- Eligible applicant
- Nevis IBC or LLC
- Local presence
- Registered agent and office; for B2C, a Nevis-resident, FSRC-registered Reporting Officer and an independent Compliance Officer; directors and UBOs may be non-resident
- FATF
- St Kitts and Nevis was not on the FATF increased-monitoring list at the date of review. That helps in compliance reviews but does not guarantee bank accounts or payment-provider acceptance.
Is Nevis the right license for you?
A good fit when
- You prioritize compliance and compatibility with financial partners and want an alternative to Anjouan, without Curaçao-level local presence
- You run a B2B business and want a supplier license at the same price as B2C
- You accept crypto with a proper AML and wallet-screening framework
Look elsewhere when
- You target the US or UK, or any market with its own license
- You need an EU or Crown regulator
- You want the absolute lowest entry cost — see Anjouan
Nevis license types
| License | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| B2C operator license | Casino, sportsbook and other operators | €28,000 a year; RNG certification required |
| B2B supplier license | Platforms, studios and aggregators | €28,000 a year; supply agreements and game certifications |
Nevis license costs and tax
| Charge | Amount | When | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOGA license fee | €28,000 | On application, then yearly | Includes processing, 2 domains, seal, register |
| Nevis IBC/LLC formation | €1,500–2,500 | Year 1 | |
| Registered agent and office | €500–1,200 | Yearly | |
| Reporting Officer (FSRC-registered) | ≈ €4,200 | Yearly | Required for B2C; for B2B only where the license category requires it |
| Key-person due diligence | ≈ €450 | Per person (USD 500) | |
| Additional domain | €750 | Per domain, per licensing cycle | Sub-domains €35 each (1–49) or €15 each (50+) |
| Due diligence on a new director, shareholder or UBO | €1,000 | Per change request | NOGA fee |
| Material change in ownership | €5,000 | Per change request | NOGA fee |
| Estimated year 1 — B2C | €34,200–35,900 | NOGA fee, company, agent and Reporting Officer; plus €450 per key person checked | |
| Estimated year 1 — B2B | €30,000–31,700 | Without a Reporting Officer; €34,200–35,900 if the appointment is required; plus €450 per key person | |
| Estimated yearly cost from year 2 | €32,700–33,400 (B2C) | B2B without a Reporting Officer: €28,500–29,200 |
Totals are estimates that add up the items above. They exclude the Compliance Officer fee, technical certification (e.g. RNG testing), extra domains and professional fees. Example: a B2C license with two beneficial owners checked costs about €35,100–36,800 in year 1 (€34,200–35,900 + 2 × €450).
Tax
- Foreign-sourced GGR
- Under the published tax regime, foreign-sourced gross gaming revenue can benefit from a 0% local rate, subject to the applicable legal conditions.
- Elsewhere
- The 0% rate does not rule out tax in other countries. Where directors or owners live does not by itself make the company tax-resident there, but the place of effective management, a permanent establishment and CFC rules can create tax obligations elsewhere. Review the structure for those exposures too.
Legal framework
| Instrument | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025 | Online gaming licensing, NOGA powers, license fees |
| Regulations (SRO No. 5 of 2025), in force from 1 July 2025 | Licensing procedure, applicant requirements, licensee obligations |
| NOGA license requirements (August 2026) | Required documents, Reporting and Compliance Officer requirements, technical requirements |
| St Kitts and Nevis AML/CFT framework (FSRC) | Reporting Officer, AML obligations |
Local substance and eligibility
- Nevis IBC or LLC
- Registered agent and registered office in Nevis
- B2C: Reporting Officer resident in Nevis and registered with the FSRC
- B2C: independent Compliance Officer — not a director, shareholder or UBO, with 1–2 years of relevant experience or a relevant degree; may be outsourced to a provider that names a qualifying individual
- B2B: appointment obligations depend on the license category requirements
- Directors and UBOs may be non-resident; no relocation required
Entity types, capital, local agents, tax and timing: Nevis company formation.
How to get a Nevis license
- Weeks 1–2
Incorporate and prepare
IBC/LLC in 24–48 hours, registered agent and office, KYC/UBO files, policies.
- Week 3
Submit to NOGA
Dossier and forms with class and domains; pay €28,000 via the NOGA payment link.
- Weeks 4–9
Due diligence and review
Directors, shareholders and UBOs; AML/CFT review; RNG (B2C) or supply agreements (B2B).
- Weeks 10–12
Approval and issue
Minister of Finance signs; NOGA register listing, seal integration and final launch preparation. Going live also depends on meeting technical and contractual requirements and the law of each target market. 8–12 weeks is indicative, not a guaranteed issue date.
Document checklist
KYC and UBO
- Certified passport, address proof (< 3 months)
- Bank reference
- Source of wealth and funds
- CV, references, criminal-record certificate
Corporate
- Articles and certificate of incorporation
- Registered agent agreement
- Shareholder register and ownership chart
- Board resolution
Technical
- B2C: RNG certification, architecture, security and data protection, hosting
- B2B: supply agreements, game certifications, API documentation
- Geo-blocking documentation
AML and RG
- AML/CFT manual, sanctions and PEP screening
- Suspicious-transaction procedure
- RG policy
- B2C: independent Compliance Officer appointment
- B2C: Reporting Officer appointment (Nevis-resident, FSRC-registered)
After the license
Seal
Display the NOGA seal on every licensed domain.
Financial statements
File within 3 months of fiscal year-end.
Changes
Report material changes and ownership changes of 5% or more.
Renewal
File at least 30 days before expiry with the €28,000 fee.
Geo-blocking
Block jurisdictions prohibited under the NOGA license conditions and any market where you do not meet the legal requirements to operate.
Nevis compared
| Nevis | Anjouan | Curaçao | Antigua and Barbuda | Malta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual license fees | €28,000 | €17,828 | €47,450 B2C · €24,490 B2B | US$75,000–100,000 (indicative) | €25,000 + contribution (min €15,000) |
| Tax on GGR | 0% foreign GGR | 0% | 0% intl GGR | 3% (to reconfirm) | 15% / 10% on players in Malta |
| Time to license | 8–12 weeks | 2–4 weeks | 2–5 months | 3–4 months | 4–6 months |
| Local substance | IBC/LLC, agent; B2C: Reporting and Compliance Officer | None | Seat, MD, office, MLRO, key persons | Local company, office, servers | MT company, key functions, system audit |
| Status | Offshore | Offshore | Offshore (Kingdom of NL) | Offshore | EU regulator |
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Written and reviewed by Alex Szilaghi
Founder of Szilaghi Consulting, licensing gambling businesses since 2004 across EU, UK, Canadian and offshore jurisdictions, based in Romania and working before ONJN on Class 1 and Class 2 files. We act as Romanian representative and local director for foreign ONJN licensees and file their monthly regulatory reports, so these guides reflect how the rules are applied in practice, not only how they read.
Last legal review . Current to the NOGA framework as of the review date. General information, not legal advice.
Nevis gambling license — FAQs
How much does a Nevis gambling license cost?
The NOGA fee is a flat €28,000 a year for B2C or B2B. With company formation, registered agent and the Reporting Officer, year 1 for a B2C license is about €34,200–35,900, plus €450 per key person checked, certification and professional fees. For B2B, the total depends on the appointment obligations for the license category.
How long does it take?
8–12 weeks for a complete dossier; most delays come from incomplete UBO files and slow answers during due diligence.
Do I need to relocate?
No. Directors and owners can be non-resident. You need a registered agent and office and, for B2C, a Nevis-resident FSRC-registered Reporting Officer and an independent Compliance Officer.
Is the company's income tax-free?
Not automatically. Foreign-sourced GGR can benefit from a 0% local rate, subject to the applicable conditions. Tax can still arise in other countries through the place of effective management, a permanent establishment or CFC rules.
Can I accept crypto?
Yes, with wallet screening and crypto source-of-funds checks in your AML framework. Provably fair games still need RNG certification.
Nevis or Anjouan?
Anjouan is cheaper and usually faster. Nevis costs more but can suit operators that prioritize compliance and compatibility with financial partners. Whether a license is accepted depends on each bank's or payment provider's own policies.
Sources
Figures were checked against the regulator and legislation listed below on 13 October 2026. Fees, tax rates and restricted-market lists change; confirm with us before you commit capital.
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