Registering a company in Curaçao as a BV for investment and trading is the best solution in 2026. As an offshore jurisdiction, Curaçao offers several corporate solutions with varying budgets, from a standard BV to one with an iGaming license. The final cost of an offshore company is calculated individually based on the chosen company type, government fees, licensing requirements, and bank account requirements.
Cost of the CGA / LOK iGaming license and annual fees
- Cost and government fees:
- One-time application review fee: approximately ˆ4,592.
- Annual government and supervisory fee (B2C): approximately ˆ47,450 per year, including the Treasury payment and the CGA supervisory fee.
Comparison: Curacao BV (Offshore) vs. Malta MGA vs. Anjouan iGaming
| Parameter | Curacao BV (CGA License) | Malta MGA | Anjouan (Comoros) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate / Gaming tax | 0% on international income / 0% GGR | 5% effective CIT + GGR fee | 0% CIT / 0% GGR |
| Coverage of game types | Single license (all iGaming types) | Multi-type licensing (separate classes) | Single license |
| Cryptocurrency operations | Permitted (full crypto support) | Limited (strict sandbox) | Permitted |
| Acceptance by European EMIs / acquiring | High (due to direct CGA license) | Maximum (EU standard) | Medium / Limited |
| Annual government fees | ~ˆ47,450 (fixed) | From ˆ25,000 + % of revenue | ~ˆ15 000 – ˆ25 000 |
| Local office requirements | Physical office and local server | Full office and staff in the EU | Not required |
Fees, non-financial and tax reporting
- Government registration fees: Fixed Chamber of Commerce incorporation fee and notarial charges.
- Annual Renewal: To keep the offshore company in active Good Standing, an annual fee is paid to the Chamber of Commerce together with local registered-agent fees.
- Accounting requirements (Financial Records): Every offshore company must maintain internal accounting records and retain financial records.
- Gaming-license reporting: CGA licensees undergo an annual independent information-security audit based on the CIS IG1 / ISO 27001 baseline and submit reports to the regulator.
Curacao is chosen by projects that need a recognizable global iGaming center and a direct CGA license. The price is higher than Anjouan, but it buys a different level of market recognition, European acquiring and corporate presence.
The BV and license should be calculated separately
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