{
 "title": "Vantegris Licence Fee Index",
 "license": "CC BY 4.0 — cite 'Vantegris Licence Fee Index' with a link to https://vantegris.com/data/fee-index/",
 "note": "Headline figures compiled from each regulator's published fee schedule; '—' means no single headline figure is published. Reviewed, not yet auto-diffed.",
 "rows": [
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Anjouan",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Offshore",
   "regulator": "Anjouan Betting & Gaming Board",
   "headline_cost": "from €17,828 / yr",
   "tax": "0% on GGR",
   "timeline": "4–8 weeks",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/anjouan/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Curaçao",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Offshore",
   "regulator": "Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA)",
   "headline_cost": "€47,450 / yr (B2C, Treasury + CGA)",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "3–6 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/curacao/gambling-license/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Kahnawake",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC)",
   "headline_cost": "$35,000 incl. year one ($40,000 from 1 Jan 2027)",
   "tax": "0% (corporate tax follows the applicant company)",
   "timeline": "≈4–8 weeks to grant (KGC estimate)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/kahnawake/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Costa Rica",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "None — municipal permit only",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "No GGR tax; Law 9050 tax from ≈ US$58,000 a year",
   "timeline": "≈ 3 weeks company + ~5 business days permit",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/costa-rica/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Panama",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ)",
   "headline_cost": "B/.50,000 per licence, one-off (US$50,000)",
   "tax": "10% of gross income (bets minus prizes), monthly",
   "timeline": "No deadline in the regulation; confirmed per case",
   "reviewed": "October 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/panama/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Panama",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "UAF (financial-intelligence unit)",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/panama/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Belize",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "Gaming Control Board of Belize",
   "headline_cost": "≈ $15,500",
   "tax": "0.75% (capped $250,000)",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/belize/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Vanuatu",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Director of Customs and Inland Revenue, via the Vanuatu Gaming Authority",
   "headline_cost": "€10,000",
   "tax": "0% on turnover, 1% on GGR",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/vanuatu/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Tuvalu",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Tuvalu Gaming Authority (TGA)",
   "headline_cost": "≈ $17,200 (issue & renewal)",
   "tax": "0%",
   "timeline": "3–4 weeks",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/tuvalu/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "St Kitts & Nevis",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA)",
   "headline_cost": "≈ €34,400 (with company & reporting officer)",
   "tax": "0% on GGR and 0% on foreign income",
   "timeline": "2–3 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/st-kitts-and-nevis/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Seychelles",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Offshore",
   "regulator": "Financial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles",
   "headline_cost": "Exchange $100k, Wallet $75k, Broking $50k, Investment $25k",
   "tax": "Business tax 15% to SCR 1m, 25% above; no CGT",
   "timeline": "≈3–6 months (FSA active review)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/seychelles/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Malta",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)",
   "headline_cost": "€40,000–€240,000 (by type)",
   "tax": "15% (Type 1) / 10% (Types 2–4) on Malta-player revenue from 1 Oct 2026 (5% before)",
   "timeline": "4–6 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/malta/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Malta",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "6–9 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/malta/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Gibraltar",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Licensing Authority (the Minister) + Gambling Commissioner (supervision)",
   "headline_cost": "£50,000 to £200,000 by annual gross yield",
   "tax": "0.15% of gross gaming profit (first £100,000 exempt)",
   "timeline": "3–6 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/gibraltar/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Gibraltar",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC)",
   "headline_cost": "£45,000 (then £40,437 a year plus 0.1% of trade volume, max £92,700)",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "6–12 mo",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/gibraltar/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Alderney",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC)",
   "headline_cost": "£17,500",
   "tax": "0%",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "October 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/alderney/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Guernsey",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "AGCC for online, Committee for Home Affairs for Guernsey",
   "headline_cost": "£17,500 (AGCC)",
   "tax": "0%",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/guernsey/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Estonia",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Estonian Tax & Customs Board (EMTA)",
   "headline_cost": "€1,000,000 (games of chance)",
   "tax": "5.5% on remote gambling in 2026 (6% in 2025)",
   "timeline": "8–12 months (two stages)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/estonia/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Estonia",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Financial Supervision Authority (Finantsinspektsioon)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "4–6 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/estonia/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Cyprus",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "National Betting Authority (NBA)",
   "headline_cost": "€500,000 (paid up)",
   "tax": "13% of net revenue (+15% corp tax)",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/cyprus/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Cyprus",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class (+ overhead test)",
   "tax": "15% (raised from 12.5% in Jan 2026)",
   "timeline": "6–12 months from complete filing",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/cyprus/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Poland",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/poland/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Greece",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC / ΕΕΕΠ)",
   "headline_cost": "from €1,000 government fee",
   "tax": "Not applicable",
   "timeline": "Document-driven — no published SLA",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/greece/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Romania",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "ONJN — Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc",
   "headline_cost": "€20,000 (Class 2)",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/romania/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UAE (VARA)",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (Dubai)",
   "headline_cost": "Activity minimum or ~1.2× monthly opex (liquid)",
   "tax": "0% personal; low corporate",
   "timeline": "4–7 months (two stages)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/uae/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Hong Kong",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)",
   "headline_cost": "HK$5M paid-up; liquid capital of at least HK$3M; 12 months' opex in liquid assets",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/hong-kong/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Singapore",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)",
   "headline_cost": "S$100,000 (SPI) / S$250,000 (MPI) + MAS buffers",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "MAS indicative 6 mo; realistic 9–14 mo",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/singapore/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Georgia",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Revenue Service of Georgia (Ministry of Finance)",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "5% of GGR (live since Dec 2024)",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/georgia/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Georgia",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "National Bank of Georgia (NBG)",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "0% personal on crypto; crypto↔fiat VAT-exempt",
   "timeline": "≈60 days statutory (up to ~4 months with queries)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/georgia/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)",
   "headline_cost": "~CA$100,000 per gaming site, per year",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "AGCO 4–10 mo + iGO agreement 2–4 mo",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/canada/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "FINTRAC (AML)",
   "headline_cost": "FINTRAC charges no registration fee",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "≈4–6 months",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/canada/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Tobique",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC)",
   "headline_cost": "€36,000",
   "tax": "0%",
   "timeline": "4–6 weeks",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/tobique/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Isle of Man",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC)",
   "headline_cost": "£36,750",
   "tax": "0.1–1.5% of gambling yield (banded)",
   "timeline": "≈ 10–16 weeks",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/isle-of-man/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "KUNAISA (Panama)",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "KUNAISA (Kuna de Wargandí International Services Authority)",
   "headline_cost": "€19,500 / yr (includes 2 domains)",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "~4 weeks",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/kunaisa/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Mexico (SEGOB)",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Americas",
   "regulator": "DGJS, within SEGOB",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "50% IEPS since 1 Jan 2026 (was 30%)",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/mexico/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Lithuania",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos bankas)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "17% (7% for small companies) from 2026",
   "timeline": "3–6 months on a complete file",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/lithuania/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Czech Republic",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Czech National Bank (ČNB)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "≈8 months with preparation and Q&A",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/czech-republic/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Bulgaria",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Financial Supervision Commission (FSC)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "10% flat — among the EU's lowest",
   "timeline": "40 working days on a complete file",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/bulgaria/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Slovakia",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "National Bank of Slovakia (NBS)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "3–5 months on a complete file",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/slovakia/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ireland",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI)",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/ireland/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ireland",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "6–12 months",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/ireland/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "type": "gambling",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)",
   "headline_cost": "£4,224–£91,686 (up to £793,729 for the largest)",
   "tax": "40% from 1 April 2026",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/united-kingdom/licenses/gambling-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); HM Treasury sets the perimeter",
   "headline_cost": "MLR: none (AML regime); FSMA prudential rules (PS26/12) from 25 Oct 2027",
   "tax": "Corp tax 25%; CGT 18%/24%; crypto exchange VAT-exempt",
   "timeline": "≈9–12+ months; high rejection rate — budget for iteration",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/united-kingdom/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Switzerland",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "FINMA + a recognised SRO (VQF) for AML",
   "headline_cost": "None for SRO, CHF 300k for FinTech, CHF 0.5–5m for a DLT facility",
   "tax": "Federal 7.83% effective; Zug combined ≈11.8%; crypto trading VAT-exempt",
   "timeline": "VQF ≈1–3 mo; FinTech ≈6–12 mo",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/switzerland/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Australia",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "AUSTRAC (AML/CTF) and ASIC (conduct / AFSL)",
   "headline_cost": "None for DCE; RG 166 net tangible assets for an AFSL (up to AUD 10m for custody)",
   "tax": "Company 25%/30%; crypto a CGT asset; digital currency GST-free",
   "timeline": "DCE ≈3–6 months; AFSL several months to a year+",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/australia/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Saint Lucia",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Offshore",
   "regulator": "Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Saint Lucia",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "Territorial: 30% on Saint Lucia-source income; certain foreign-source income exempt",
   "timeline": "≈4–5 months (indicative; no statutory SLA)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/saint-lucia/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Netherlands",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "AFM (conduct/licence) + DNB (prudential)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "8–10 months end to end",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/netherlands/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Spain",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "CNMV (Bank of Spain keeps AML registry)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "≈3 months (10 business days to answer queries)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/spain/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Portugal",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Europe",
   "regulator": "Banco de Portugal (grants) + CMVM (conduct)",
   "headline_cost": "€50,000 / €125,000 / €150,000 by class",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "4–9 months on a prepared file",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/portugal/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "St. Vincent & the Grenadines",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Offshore",
   "regulator": "Financial Services Authority (FSA) of SVG",
   "headline_cost": "EC$300,000 authorised, minimum EC$50,000 paid up",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "~90 days",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/st-vincent/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Labuan",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA)",
   "headline_cost": "MYR 500,000 (~USD 100,000), unimpaired",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "≈4–6 months (+~1 month banking)",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/labuan/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "BVI",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Offshore",
   "regulator": "BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC)",
   "headline_cost": "No minimum; evidence 6–12 months' operating expenses",
   "tax": "0%",
   "timeline": "4–6 months statutory (realistic 8–14 months)",
   "reviewed": "September 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/bvi/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "DMCC",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "VARA — DMCC is the free zone, not the VA regulator",
   "headline_cost": "—",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "2–3 wks non-regulated; 4–8 wks with VARA NOC",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/dmcc/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "IFZA",
   "type": "crypto",
   "region": "Asia & Pacific",
   "regulator": "VARA — IFZA is the free zone, not the VA regulator",
   "headline_cost": "≈ AED 12,500 / year",
   "tax": "—",
   "timeline": "—",
   "reviewed": "July 2026",
   "url": "https://vantegris.com/services/ifza/licenses/crypto-licenses/"
  }
 ]
}