Curaçao B2B license

A Curacao B2B license lets your company supply online gambling products or services to licensed B2C operators. This includes gaming software, platforms, backend technology, and payment solutions. You can work only with other licensed businesses, not end users.

Only Curacao-registered companies with a real local office and local management can apply. You need at least three key people living in Curacao: a director, a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), and a responsible gaming officer. The business must run on approved software and hosting.

You must provide full corporate documents, proof of Curacao registration, and Personal Disclosure Forms for all directors and owners. You’ll also need to show the source of funds, AML/KYC and responsible gaming policies, certified technical systems, a business plan with forecasts, and proof that you own your domains.

The process usually takes 2 to 6 months, depending on your readiness and the project’s complexity. It includes two review phases, each lasting up to 8 weeks, and possibly a provisional license phase if all conditions aren’t met right away.

The annual license fee is 120,000 ANG (about $66,600 USD) for up to 40 domains. You pay a part upfront and then monthly. Each extra domain costs 500 ANG (about $280 USD) per year. Additional costs can include company setup, consulting, IT, and salaries for local management.

You must submit regular financial reports and keep your technical systems certified. There are strict rules for anti-money laundering, player protection, and responsible gaming. You must always use approved hosting, and provide a way to resolve player disputes. Failing to meet these rules risks suspension or loss of license.

Applications may be denied if you can’t verify who owns or runs the company, have incomplete financial documentation, use unapproved software or hosting, or have tax or legal issues. Convictions for financial crimes by managers or owners within 8 years are a serious red flag.

The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) is the sole regulator. They issue and supervise both B2B and B2C licenses under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK). All application, reporting, and compliance are managed through the CGA’s digital portal.

The old master/sub-license system ended. Now, all B2B licenses come directly from the CGA, and companies must meet stricter requirements for local presence, compliance, and reporting. Provisional licenses are used if you need extra time to fulfill all conditions before getting a full license.

Yes, the Curacao B2B license is recognized worldwide, but each country sets its own rules for access. The new licensing model has improved transparency and reputation, but stricter compliance may affect entry into some regulated markets. You must always check the local laws where you want to operate.