The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has formally introduced an updated fee structure that applies to both business-to-consumer (B2C) operators and business-to-business (B2B) suppliers. While licence application costs (€4,592) and annual oversight fees (€47,450 for B2C and €24,490 for suppliers) remain unchanged, the most significant development is the introduction of a phased billing cycle for the first year of licensing.
Under the new system, operators must pay the first half of the annual fee before licence activation, while the second half is billed only if compliance is maintained after the initial six months. Authorities believe this structure will enhance scrutiny of new entrants and prevent non-compliant operators from remaining active. From the second year onwards, standard annual billing will resume.
Unpaid invoices now carry strict deadlines with revocation triggered if payments are delayed beyond 71 days. Officials have emphasized that invoices alone do not guarantee continued operation; written approval is required following each assessment period.
This update follows the administrative shift transferring regulatory oversight from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Justice, effective 19 August 2025. The move is intended to strengthen legal enforcement, particularly against unlicensed operations.
Despite recent resignations within the CGA’s Supervisory Board, the regulator reaffirmed that governance remains stable and compliant with established norms. Industry analysts view these reforms as part of Curaçao’s strategy to modernize oversight, improve transparency, and align its framework with international standards, further positioning the jurisdiction as a credible and competitive iGaming hub.
