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Nevis Online Gaming Licence - St Kitts & Nevis

Fast-track Caribbean gaming licence with zero GGR tax, full vertical coverage, and growing payment-provider acceptance — built for growth-stage operators seeking credible mid-tier offshore backing

From scratch

From EUR 55,000

Timeline

From 8 weeks

Ready made

From EUR 55,000

Quick facts

Regulator / authority

Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA)

Coverage

Casino · Sports · Poker · Bingo · Live · Lotteries · eSports · Scratch Cards

Best for

License type: B2C & B2B (separate NOGA licences for each category)

Local presence

Registered Nevis agent only; no physical office required

Substance level

Top restricted player markets: USA, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Austria + FATF-blacklisted countries

Banking friendliness

Medium–High (newer framework; growing PSP acceptance)

Who this is for

Best fit

  • Growth-stage operators seeking a more credible offshore licence than Anjouan at a moderate cost
  • iGaming businesses targeting Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets with crypto and fiat payment stacks
  • Operators who need full vertical coverage (casino, sports, poker, live, eSports) under one licence
  • White-label operators or platform builders wanting a structured B2C + B2B framework
  • Founders with existing companies in any jurisdiction who want fast-track Caribbean licensing
  • Businesses prioritising a 0% tax structure with a modern, post-2025 regulatory framework

What you can do (scope)

  • Online casino — slots, RNG table games, jackpot games
  • Sports betting (fixed-odds and in-play)
  • Live dealer casino
  • Poker rooms
  • Bingo and keno
  • Lotteries and scratch cards
  • Virtual sports
  • eSports wagering
  • Scratch cards

Requirements overview

Company & presence

IBC or LLC in any jurisdiction (no local entity required); registered NOGA-approved agent in Nevis required; no physical office; no minimum capital

Key persons / governance

Certified passport copies, CVs, bank reference letters, source-of-funds statement, clean criminal record for all UBOs and directors; MLRO appointment mandatory

AML/CTF baseline expectations

AML/CFT programme; KYC/CDD; MLRO; suspicious transaction reporting; data protection; responsible gaming tools (self-exclusion, session/deposit limits); geo-blocking

Reporting / audits

Annual financial statements; annual compliance report to NOGA; notify NOGA of material changes to UBO, domain list, or platform

Process (end-to-end steps)

Step 1: Eligibility check + scope mapping

Confirm permitted verticals, ownership structure, UBO profile, and NOGA-specific eligibility requirements

Step 2: Entity setup / restructuring (if needed)

Incorporate IBC/LLC in a suitable jurisdiction (or use existing entity); appoint a NOGA-registered agent in Nevis

Step 3: Documentation pack

Compile KYC dossier, AML/CFT policy, RNG certificate, platform technical audit report, responsible gaming policy, and domain list

Step 4: Application submission

File application to NOGA with EUR 32,000 fee (covers application and first-year licence)

Step 5: Regulator review + queries

Respond to NOGA due diligence requests; typical review 8–12 weeks; complete and well-prepared applications help minimise turnaround

Step 6: Licence issuance + go-live

Receive NOGA licence certificate; onboard PSPs; activate responsible gaming tools; confirm geo-blocking is operational

What's included in our support

  • Eligibility assessment and NOGA fit analysis
  • Registered NOGA-approved agent appointment
  • IBC/LLC incorporation (if needed)
  • Full KYC & documentation pack preparation
  • AML, Responsible Gaming, and data protection policy drafting
  • Technical audit coordination
  • Application filing and NOGA liaison

FAQ

Approximately 8–12 weeks from submission of a complete application. NOGA's transparent, structured process means early KYC and technical document preparation can help reduce turnaround time

The annual licence fee is EUR 32,000, covering both the application process and the first year of operation. Additional domains cost EUR 750/yr

Yes. NOGA was established under the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance passed in April 2025, making it one of the newest iGaming frameworks globally. It was designed from the ground up to meet current iGaming compliance standards, with strong AML/KYC requirements and a modern B2C/B2B licensing structure

No. A registered Nevis agent is sufficient. There is no physical office requirement and no local director requirement under the NOGA framework

Yes. A single NOGA B2C licence covers all major verticals: online casino, sports betting, poker, bingo, live dealer, eSports, lotteries, and scratch cards — all under one authorisation

Yes. Crypto is accepted as a payment method under the NOGA framework. Full AML/CTF controls — including wallet verification, blockchain transaction analytics, and source-of-funds checks — are required for all crypto transactions

Nevis is newer (2025 regulatory framework), more structured, and slightly more expensive than Anjouan. NOGA's modern compliance requirements typically translate into stronger banking and PSP acceptance than Anjouan. Nevis is the natural next step for operators who have outgrown the entry-level tier

Yes. Operators must implement GEO-IP blocking for the USA, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Austria, Nevis-resident players, and all FATF-blacklisted jurisdictions. Accepting wagers from these markets puts the licence at risk of suspension or revocation

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