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
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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
Nevis Online Gaming Licence
From EUR 32,000
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
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