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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.

Reviewed by Sergios Charalambous, Founder · Advocate, Cyprus & Athens Bar — corporate & tax lawLast updated: 3 July 2026

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.

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