Curaçao eGaming License
Cost
Setup approximately $25,000-$45,000 + ongoing supervision fees. New 2024 LOK framework restructures fees.
Timeline
2-4 months under the new direct-licensing framework
Capital
Modest, case-by-case
B2C casino + sports + bingo + poker regulated by Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGCB).
Who it suits
Operators wanting an affordable, fast-issued offshore licence covering all gambling product types under one licence. The default starting point for new iGaming brands.
Compliance load
Significantly tightened under the new LOK framework (2024+). Mandatory KYC, AML, and player-protection alignment. Master/sub-licence model is being phased out, direct licences from CGCB now standard.
The acquiring angle
Specialist offshore acquirers underwrite Curaçao operators routinely; tier-one EU acquirers increasingly will not without an additional EU-tier licence. Pricing typically 1.5-4% IC++ markup. Rolling reserves 10-15%. The pricing-to-underwriting trade-off is the central decision when choosing Curaçao vs MGA.
Notes and pitfalls
The 2024 framework transition has caused confusion, operators on the legacy master-sub model are migrating to direct licences, with some delays. Acquirer due-diligence has tightened in response.
Reference information, not legal advice. Figures are typical ranges as of 2026.
Curaçao questions.
How do acquirers view the Curaçao licence?
Acquirer acceptance is Moderate. Specialist offshore acquirers underwrite Curaçao operators routinely; tier-one EU acquirers increasingly will not without an additional EU-tier licence. Pricing typically 1.5-4% IC++ markup. Rolling reserves 10-15%. The pricing-to-underwriting trade-off is the central decision when choosing Curaçao vs MGA.
What does the Curaçao cost and how long does it take?
Cost: Setup approximately $25,000-$45,000 + ongoing supervision fees. New 2024 LOK framework restructures fees.. Timeline: 2-4 months under the new direct-licensing framework. Capital: Modest, case-by-case. These are typical ranges as of 2026; verify with the regulator before budgeting.
Does BZNpay help with Curaçao applications?
No. We are an introducer to acquirers, not a licensing agent. We can tell you how this licence plays with the acquirer pool and introduce you to the partners whose appetite covers it.