Required Documents for Gaming License Application with the GCB under the NOOGH

Overview of Required Documents for Gaming License Application

Below is an overview of the required documents for the gaming license application: 

1. Personal History Disclosure Form V011123

• Purpose: To provide information of all Key Persons.  
• Enclosures:
  1. Original or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate
  2. Original or Certified True Copy of Passport or another state-issued identification document
  3. Original or Certified True Copy of a recent police conduct or conviction sheet (for all jurisdictions where the applicant resided for more than six months within the last two years)
  4. Certified True Copies of any gaming licenses issued to the applicant in a personal capacity (e.g., UK Personal Management License)
  5. Original or Certified True Copy of a bank reference or recent bank statement (issued within six months of the application date)
  6. Original or Certified True Copy of a utility bill or bank statement showing the current residential address
  7. Letter of Appointment/Engagement Agreement as a Key Person
  8. Declaration and evidence of Source of Funds/Wealth (optional for UBO or new person)
• Certification of Documents: Certifications must be made by embassy officials, legal/accountancy professionals, relevant financial entities, or authorized persons within the applicant's jurisdiction.

2. Business and Corporate Information V011123 Form

• Purpose: To provide information on the company applying for a license, is to be completed by an official representative of the applicant, or as directed by the GCB.
• Required Documents:
  1. Articles of Incorporation
  2. Company Structure
  3. Latest Audited Financial Statements
  4. Shareholder's Register
  5. Chamber of Commerce Excerpt
  6. Tax ID (CRIB)

3. Online Gaming Application Form V011123

• Purpose: To provide information on the operations of the applicant.
• Requested Documents:
  1. Player Identification and Verification Policies
  2. Player Account Suspension and Closure Policies
  3. Certification of Games by Testing Laboratory
  4. Player Account and Fund Management Policies
  5. Security Policy and Procedures
  6. Complaint Procedure
  7. Responsible gaming measures
  8. Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF).
  9. Self-Exclusion Policies

4. Domain(s)

• Required for registering the domains under the gaming license.

5. Appointment of MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)

• The license applicant must appoint an MLRO, responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

6. Local Representation

• The applicant must designate a local representative to facilitate the application and ensure compliance with local laws.

7. Extra Documentation (If Requested by GCB)

• Any additional documentation requested by the Gaming Control Board as part of the application process.

Important Notes:

• Document Format: All documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
• The Personal History Disclosure Form and Business and Corporate Information Form require certified true copies of supporting documents, certified by authorized professionals.
• This roadmap is based on the translated "Conditions to Curaçao Online Gaming License." In case of discrepancies, the original Dutch version takes precedence.
• Important: License applicants and holders should regularly consult with legal professionals and the GCB to ensure full compliance with all current regulations and requirements. 

• Reference:  https://portal.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/page/license-conditions