Curaçao B2B supplier licence under the LOK

The LOK created a separate supplier licence for companies that provide critical services or goods to gaming operators, in or from Curaçao. The Curaçao Gaming Authority issues it directly and lists suppliers on a public register. Most of the operator rules apply to suppliers too, including the local substance rules that start to apply on 1 April 2027.

In transitionLOK in force since 24 Dec 2024; local substance under Art. 5.12 deferred to 1 April 2027

Facts under review · last checked 2026-10-08 · confirm figures with the regulator before relying on them

Regulator · Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) ↗

Key facts

Legal framework in force: Landsverordening op de kansspelen (LOK) in force since 24 December 2024LOK-Art-15.10as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
Who can hold the licence: A Curaçao NV or BV with its registered seat in Curaçao, supplying critical services or goods in or from CuraçaoLOK-Art-5.13as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
Application handling fee (statutory): EUR 4,592, plus EUR 150 per ultimate beneficial owner and EUR 128 per qualifying holderLOK-Art-5.18(2)as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
Local substance (Art. 5.12, applied to suppliers by Art. 5.13): Local key person and dedicated office in Curaçao; not required before 1 April 2027LOK-Art-5.12as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
Public supplier register: The CGA keeps a public register of suppliers of critical services or goodsLOK-Art-5.16as of 2026-10-08Source ↗

Realistic timeline

Who does what, and how long each phase usually takes once work starts. The regulator’s share is outside anyone’s control.

HartsizScoping and supply-chain mapping2–4 weeks
YouCompany formation, policies and application pack4–10 weeksHartsiz drafts the pack; the client supplies people, documents and decisions
RegulatorCGA review12–30 weeksOutside our control; depends on CGA workload and the quality of answers

Estimated end to end: 4–10 months. Not a guarantee.

What the regulator expects to see

Curaçao NV or BV with registered seat in Curaçao (LOK Art. 5.13(1))
From 1 April 2027, a full-time key person registered in Curaçao and a dedicated local office (LOK Art. 5.12, via Art. 5.13(2))
Integrity screening of owners, qualifying holders and policy-makers

Questions we get

Do suppliers need a separate licence from operators?

Yes. The LOK has a distinct supplier licence (Article 5.13) for critical services or goods. Holding a B2C licence in the group does not cover a separate supplier company.

What is the annual supervisory fee?

The LOK sets the supplier levy in euro, but the CGA's later invoicing guidance has been reported in US dollars. We confirm the current figure with the CGA before quoting it.

Changes affecting this route

2027-04-01Upcoming
Curaçao · iGaming · high impact
Curaçao local substance requirement takes effect
On 23 January 2026 the Curaçao Gaming Authority announced that the Minister of Justice had granted a general extension of the local substance requirement in Article 5.12 of the LOK, so operators do not need to meet it before 1 April 2027. Licensees should use the time to plan local management, staff and premises.
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