Nevis

Regulator

Gaming licences are issued under the Nevis Island Administration, with company formation handled through the Nevis Financial Services Regulation and Supervision Department.

Licence fees

Nevis charges application and annual licence fees, with no turnover-based gaming duty. Costs sit below the tier-one jurisdictions and above the cheapest island licences. We confirm the current figures as part of the assessment.

Our recommendation

Best suited to operators who already have a corporate reason to be in Nevis, or who want a discreet Caribbean base. For most start-ups, Curaçao or Anjouan are the more practical routes, and Malta or the Isle of Man the better long-term homes.

Important to know

• The licensing framework is smaller and less widely recognised than Curaçao's.
• Expect questions from banks and payment providers about the licence.
• Due diligence on owners and source of funds still applies.
• The licence gives no access to markets requiring a national licence.

Benefits

• Strong, long-standing offshore company law.
• No local gaming duty on turnover.
• Confidential corporate structures.
• English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction.

Requirements, fees and timescales change. Contact us to confirm the current position before making any decisions.