Curaçao, an island in the Caribbean Sea and a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is situated some 37 miles (60 km) north of the coast of Venezuela and consists of two islands. The island from which it takes its name has an area of 171 square miles and a population of over 150,000. The other island, known as “Little Curacao”, is empty, except for a lighthouse and diving sites that frequently attract tourists. Although physiographically a part of the South American continental shelf, Curaçao and neighboring islands off the northern coast of South America are usually considered to constitute the southwestern arc of the Lesser Antilles. The capital is Willemstad.
The nation of Curacao was synonymous with online gambling when this type of entertainment was still in its infancy. Curacao regulated the online gambling situation in 1993, although it became more official with the establishment of the Electronic Gaming Licensing Authority in 1996. The Curacao Gaming Control Board regulated online gambling in the early years, but the Licensing Authority for electronic games in Curacao assumed this responsibility after decentralization, in 2002. Since then, the activity of hosting and licensing gambling on the Internet is a major boost for the nation’s economy.
Curaçao provides one iGaming license type, also called a sub-license. Operating under eGaming license covers games of skill, randomness, chance, and wagering-related services that use telecommunications (phone, Internet, IP Networks, Applications, Services, Mobile, Servers, etc). The following are some of the games that can be authorized to operate under the Curaçao eGaming license: Sportsbooks, Betting exchanges, Online casino games (roulette, blackjack, slots), Live dealing, Skill games, Peer to peer games (poker, backgammon, Mah-jong), Mobile games, Fantasy football (or similar), Financial trading, Pari-mutuel and pool betting, Network gaming, Lotteries, Trivia, Bingo, Common platforms, Affiliates, and Skins.
Curacao Company Benefits
- 0% gaming tax;
- No VAT;
- No Sales Tax;
- 2% corporation tax for e-Zone companies;
- No restriction on dividend withdrawals;
- One type of license;
- International private IP compliance network;
- Co-location facilities.
Qualifying for Curaçao’s E-Zone 2% Net Profits Tax
One of the most popular reasons to apply for a company in Curacao is to apply for an E-zone permit to take advantage of the special tax regime where the Curaçao company pays only 2% of its Net company profits. The special tax exemption is valid until the end of December 2025. Only a Curaçao company can hold an E-zone permit.