The Caribbean island of Nevis has become one of the most practical choices for online gambling licensing. Built on the Nevis Online Gaming Ordinance 2025, it offers a fast, flexible, and tax-efficient framework, without the complexity of traditional Tier-1 jurisdictions.

Beforis handles the entire process on your behalf, from company formation through to license issuance.

The Regulator

The Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA) oversees all licensing and compliance. No local office or employees are required, and a single person can serve as both shareholder and director, making this one of the most operationally lean jurisdictions available.

B2C or B2B — One License Covers It All

A B2C license is for operators running casinos, sportsbooks, or betting platforms. One license covers all verticals: casino, sports betting, poker, live dealer, esports, lottery, bingo, and scratch cards. It's valid for one year, renewable annually, and covers up to 2 URLs — with up to 40 available as you scale.

A B2B license is for platforms, game studios, software suppliers, and white-label providers. Both licenses can be held simultaneously if your model combines operating and supplying, though sublicensing is not permitted.

Why Nevis

Speed. Company registration takes 5–7 working days. License issuance takes approximately 2–3 months.

Tax efficiency. No corporate tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding tax on GGR.

Crypto-friendly. Cryptocurrency payments are explicitly permitted under the framework.

Credibility. FATF-compliant, with all active licenses listed in NOGA's public registry (important for banking and payment processor relationships).

Low setup burden. No paid-up capital requirement, no local presence needed.

What You'll Need to Apply

Each Director, Shareholder, and UBO must provide a certified passport copy, proof of residential address (issued within 3 months), a bank reference letter, a professional reference letter from a lawyer or accountant, a signed CV, remote ID verification, and proof of source of funds and wealth.

On the business side: a business plan, financial statements, domain ownership proof, website compliance review, and compliant KYC, AML, Responsible Gaming, and Underage Gaming policies. RNG certificates and content provider agreements are required where applicable.

Restricted Markets

GEO IP blocking is mandatory for: Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, United Kingdom, USA, and all FATF Blacklisted and Sanctioned Countries.

How Beforis Helps

We manage every step: company registration, incorporation documents, registered address, government fees, license application, compliance officer authorization, due diligence for UBOs, Local Reporting Officer (mandatory under Nevis law), and all communication with NOGA throughout the process.

We do all the legal job, while you can focus on your project.