Nevis Gaming License
Launch a compliant online casino, sports betting, poker, lottery, or B2B platform with a modern and credible framework with a public register under NOGA.
Why Nevis
Nevis introduced a modern online gaming framework in 2025, regulated by the Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA) under the Nevis Island Administration. The regime provides defined eligibility, a transparent application process, and a public register of licensees.
Here at Trust Nevis, we help iGaming operators and suppliers obtain the Nevis Online Gaming License, set up the right company structure, prepare the documents regulators expect, and pass compliance smoothly.
Key Advantages
Trustee Responsibilities
Broad scope: B2C and B2B categories (apply for one or both)
Scalable domain architecture (two included + option to add more)
No local taxes in Nevis on business conducted abroad
Validity: 1 year, renewable annually.
No fixed minimum share capital.
Local presence: no operational office or local employees are mandated.
Typical timelines: 8–12 weeks from complete submission.
Who This Is For
• B2C (consumer-facing): casino, sports betting, poker, lottery.
• B2B (critical supply): software/platform, affiliates, payment/KYC providers.
You may apply for one or both categories. Each is issued as a separate license.
- Validity: 1 year, renewable annually.
- Eligible entity: License is granted to a Nevis-registered company with a licensed local agent and registered office. No minimum capital, a Local Reporting Officer in Nevis is required.
- Local presence: No physical office or local employees are required in Nevis. The only mandatory role is a Local Reporting Officer (resident in Nevis). A Nevis registered agent/office is required for company formation.
- Domains: 2 included by default, you can add up to 40 additional URLs under the same license.
- Sublicensing is prohibited (another business cannot operate under your license).
- White-label is permitted only where the provider is B2B-licensed and the brand is B2C- licensed, with prior NOGA approval of the arrangement.
Timeline
Typical timeframe: 8–12 weeks from complete application to decision. Company formation typically takes about one-two weeks.
Licenses are issued for one year and are renewable annually.
Process
1. Initial assessment: model, target markets, categories (B2C and/or B2B).
2. Company formation: Nevis IBC/LLC with licensed local agent and registered office.
3. Key appointments: designate the Local Reporting Officer.
4. Application preparation: forms, supporting documentation, domains, compliance confirmations.
5. Submission and liaison: filing under the NOGA framework and correspondence until decision.
6. Go-live readiness: geo-blocking for restricted markets, reporting schedule, and operational controls.
7. Post-approval: renewals, domain additions, and approved variations.
Restricted Markets
Licensees must implement GEO-blocking for restricted and prohibited jurisdictions. The current list includes Australia, Austria, St. Kitts & Nevis, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, and all FATF-blacklisted and sanctioned countries. Always align market targeting with the latest regulator guidance.
Tax Overview
No local tax on foreign-sourced income and no jurisdiction-level GGR tax on offshore revenue.
Banking and Payment Service Provider (PSP) coordination
Based on the client profile, business model, and target markets, select a suitable bank or provider, prepare and present the business and compliance dossier, and support communications through to account opening. The final decision remains with the institution.
Trust Nevis
Trust Nevis operates in Nevis and maintains excellent connections. Experience across international engagements translates into cohesive coordination, clear documentation, and predictable timelines. Many projects involve multiple markets, counterparties, and service providers. Our role is to align with your wider structure: company formation, selection of the appropriate license category (B2C and/or B2B), required documentation, application management, and preparation for engagement with banks and payment service providers. This keeps the process predictable from initial assessment through approval.
Our scope:
• Nevis company formation with registered agent and registered office.
• License strategy: selection of the appropriate category B2C and/or B2B.
• Key appointments: coordination of the Local Reporting Officer in Nevis.
• Compliance consulting: preparation of regulator-required policies and controls for the application (AML/CFT and KYC, Responsible and Underage Gaming, GEO-IP blocking, reporting calendar via the Local Reporting Officer).
• Outsourced Compliance Officer service: provision of a qualified Compliance Officer.
• Experienced professional directors: identification, onboarding, and KYC of professional directors where appropriate.
• Business plan preparation: regulator-ready business plan.
• Application preparation and submission under the NOGA framework, with liaison to the regulator until a decision is issued.
• Documentation management: clear checklist, certification and apostille coordination where required.
• Timeline and reporting schedule planning for the licensing phase and the first renewal cycle.
• Renewal & reporting support: preparation for annual renewal, updated compliance documentation and financial returns, and filing via the Local Reporting Officer.
• Banking and Payment Service Provider coordination: Based on the client profile and business model, we shortlist and select a suitable institution, prepare and present the business and compliance dossier, present the case, and support communications.
Bonus for founders: CBI fit. Many gaming entrepreneurs pursue Caribbean Citizenship by Investment to improve mobility, banking relationships, and operational resilience. We can advise on fit and timing alongside your licensing plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I operate worldwide?
A Nevis license does not supersede national law. Implement geo-blocking for restricted markets and align payments, KYC/AML, and marketing with each jurisdiction.
Do I need a Nevis company?
Yes. The license is held by a Nevis entity (IBC/LLC) with a local agent and registered office; a Local Reporting Officer resident in Nevis is required.
Do I need a physical office or local staff in Nevis?
No. You don’t need an operational office or local employees. The framework requires appointing a Local Reporting Officer based in Nevis, and your company must have a registered agent/office for incorporation.
What are the regulator fees?
€28,000 per year (includes 2 URLs) and €28,000 on renewal; extras for additional URLs/subdomains.
Will banks and PSPs recognize this license?
The regime is designed to meet international compliance expectations, with a public license register for counterparties. Bank/PSP acceptance remains case-by-case.
Can we apply for both B2C and B2B at once?
Yes, you can apply for both in parallel. Each category is issued as a separate license, subject to NOGA approval.
Which markets are off-limits?
You must GEO-block Australia, Austria, St. Kitts & Nevis, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, UK, USA, FATF-blacklisted and sanctioned countries, and any other jurisdictions NOGA prohibits.
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