iGaming Guides: Licences, Company, Tax & Banking
In-depth, sourced guides to structuring an iGaming business — jurisdictions and licence costs, the Cyprus company and IP Box tax, banking and compliance.
Cyprus company + foreign gaming licence
Base your iGaming group in Cyprus: EU status, 15% tax, IP Box and holding benefits — paired with a foreign gaming licence. Structure and costs explained.
Can you get an online casino licence in Cyprus?
Cyprus bans online casinos — only sports betting is licensed. Here’s how operators use a Cyprus company plus a Curaçao or Anjouan licence instead.
Cyprus IP Box & tax for iGaming (~3%)
Cut tax on your gaming platform and IP income to as low as 3% with the Cyprus IP Box. How iGaming operators qualify under the 2026 rules.
How much does a gaming licence cost?
Anjouan, Curaçao & Malta gaming licence costs and timelines compared for 2026. Find the cheapest, fastest licence for your online casino or sportsbook.
Curaçao gaming licence 2026 (LOK regime)
Curaçao’s new CGA/LOK licence explained: B2C fees, timeline and requirements for 2026. See how it compares to Anjouan and which fits your launch.
Anjouan gaming licence: cost & timeline
Get an Anjouan gaming licence from ~€17k in 2–4 weeks. 0% GGR tax, all verticals. Costs, 2026 requirements and full managed setup explained.
Banking & payments (PSP) for iGaming
Banks reject 8 in 10 gambling firms. Get iGaming banking, EMI accounts and high-risk PSPs that work — plus what underwriters check in 2026.
Cheapest gambling licence in 2026
The cheapest gaming licence in 2026 is Anjouan (~€17,800 year one, 0% tax, 4–8 weeks). See the real total cost of every low-cost jurisdiction.
Curaçao vs Anjouan gaming licence
Curaçao vs Anjouan gaming licence in 2026: Anjouan ~€17,800 & 4–8 weeks vs Curaçao ~€52,000 & 3–4 months. Costs, banking and which to choose.
Best gambling licence jurisdictions 2026
The best gambling licence jurisdictions in 2026, ranked by cost, speed and banking: Anjouan, Curaçao, Malta, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, Kahnawake, Tobique.