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Online Gambling License in Costa Rica
Online gambling in Costa Rica can grow into a fruitful international business once you obtain a local license. Many businesses choose Costa Rica due to its favourable investment climate, stable economy, and the advantages of global market access, low regulatory requirements, crypto-friendliness, and tax benefits.
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LegalBison will assist you in forming a company and obtaining, possibly, the cheapest online gambling license in Costa Rica.
Company incorporation is a fundamental step: your business must be registered as a legal entity, typically as a Sociedad Anónima (SA) or Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL), to operate legally and comply with local regulations.
Costa Rica remains a popular choice in the gambling industry for legal entities seeking to operate legally and efficiently in a stable regulatory environment.
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Online gambling regulation/legislation in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, you will be able to launch a legally compliant online gambling site without complications, due to a favorable tax regime and lenient licensing requirements. LegalBison will assist you in obtaining a license in Costa Rica for your online gambling business. Learn about the process and the online gambling license cost below and don’t hesitate to contact us for a detailed consultation for your particular project case.
Registering an online gambling company in Costa Rica is a fast and straightforward process. The country is not demanding toward iGaming business whatsoever, hence only a number of obligatory arrangements stand in the way of a successful license obtainment.
Costa Rica is an attractive destination for global online gambling companies, hence the Costa Rica online casino license is a valuable legal permit and a way to ensure that your gambling business is on the safe side.
How much does a gaming license cost in Costa Rica for a particular project? To get an exact price for your individual case, contact our legal team today.
Online gambling regulation/legislation in Costa Rica
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Although there is no specific regulation that would rule out the exact governmental position toward the online gambling business in Costa Rica, it is advisable to get a Costa Rica gaming license for such activities, and this legal permit is growing more and more popular among entrepreneurs worldwide.
Gambling legislation in Costa Rica is overseen by local authorities and municipal authorities, and municipal permits are required for legal operation. If you want to avoid rigorous regulatory checks but still remain on the safe side in terms of legal compliance, the Costa Rican license is one of the best options that currently exist in the gambling market.
Due to the absence of long and tedious compliance checks, online gambling company formation in Costa Rica is faster compared to other offshore jurisdictions. While cooperating with a lawyer from LegalBison, you will go through the procedure step-by-step, starting from complying with the local tax regime and obtaining a legal opinion at your request and finishing with the whole required documentation package meticulously prepared by your own assigned legal professional.
As part of the process, you must appoint a legal representative or local agent to interact with local authorities. Additionally, a physical office within a specific municipality is required for receiving official documents.
All the existing online gambling regulations in Costa Rica are curated by the Commercial Code of Costa Rica (Código de Comercio), which outlines the possible business models in the country and conditions for securing a Costa Rica online gambling license.
It is notable that even under a license, it is prohibited to offer gambling services to the citizens of Costa Rica; therefore, your company must focus on the international market. Gambling companies cannot provide services to local residents and must block local IP addresses to comply with Costa Rican law, as online gambling services must not be accessible to local players. Operators are also required to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) regulations, even in the absence of a formal gambling license.
Once the license is obtained, the company is not subject to any further regulatory checks, nor is it obliged to fill in any quarterly or yearly reports. In general, once the local authority is notified about your intention to form a gambling company in the country and you have a license, you can manage and control your company without any additional reporting. However, there might be certain restrictions depending on your chosen business models and the services your company is providing to customers.
The restrictions can be individual for every business, hence it is vital to consult a lawyer before proceeding with company formation and license obtainment in Costa Rica.
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What is possible with the online gaming license in Costa Rica
Activities with the iGaming license in Costa Rica
Activities with the iGaming license in Costa Rica
Crypto Gaming
Being one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions, Costa Rica has a lenient stance when it comes to GameFi projects. For some of them, however, it might be necessary to obtain a Costa Rica crypto license in addition to the local gambling permit. The requirement covers those crypto gaming projects that are in any way involved with fiat currencies: for instance, the ones that offer crypto on-ramp and off-ramp services on the platform. With the assistance of LegalBison, it will be easier to obtain the crypto gambling license in Costa Rica and synergise both business models in one project.
Online Casino
An online casino is the most popular type of gambling business that can be licensed in Costa Rica. There are just a few requirements, and the general application process is extremely straightforward and fast. Apart from securing a tax registration, opening a local office, and assigning a resident director, it is vital to make agreements with third parties, such as gambling operators whose products you are planning to list on the platform.
Sports Betting
Online sports betting is considered a form of gambling and is legal in Costa Rica. In order to provide sports betting services to customers, you will have to secure a local gambling license. Notably, eSports betting falls under the same umbrella, and online betting sites remain compliant with local laws as long as they do not offer services to Costa Rican citizens.
Lottery and Raffles
Online lotteries and raffles in Costa Rica are regulated by the Junta de Potección de Social, the state lottery operator in the country. Platforms wishing to offer online lottery games in the country must go through the licensing process before doing so.
Online Poker
Poker is formally regulated in Costa Rica, even though its status borders between a game of chance and a game of skill. Online poker can be one of the multiple services provided by an online gambling platform as long as the company holds a Costa Rican license.
Slot Machines
Slot machines, commonly known as slots, fall under the category of games of luck, which are generally accepted by the Costa Rican authorities, although under the same set of restrictions as other forms of online gambling.
Play-2-Earn
Play-2-Earn projects have recently gained a considerable level of popularity in Costa Rica. They are legal in the country, although proper legal preparation is required. Even more so, it is highly recommended to obtain a legal opinion from a lawyer to prove that your gaming model is associated with a game of skill and that it does not have an element of randomness in it.
Crypto Gaming
Being one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions, Costa Rica has a lenient stance when it comes to GameFi projects. For some of them, however, it might be necessary to obtain a Costa Rica crypto license in addition to the local gambling permit. The requirement covers those crypto gaming projects that are in any way involved with fiat currencies: for instance, the ones that offer crypto on-ramp and off-ramp services on the platform. With the assistance of LegalBison, it will be easier to obtain the crypto gambling license in Costa Rica and synergise both business models in one project.
Online Casino
An online casino is the most popular type of gambling business that can be licensed in Costa Rica. There are just a few requirements, and the general application process is extremely straightforward and fast. Apart from securing a tax registration, opening a local office, and assigning a resident director, it is vital to make agreements with third parties, such as gambling operators whose products you are planning to list on the platform.
Sports Betting
Online sports betting is considered a form of gambling and is legal in Costa Rica. In order to provide sports betting services to customers, you will have to secure a local gambling license. Notably, eSports betting falls under the same umbrella, and online betting sites remain compliant with local laws as long as they do not offer services to Costa Rican citizens.
Lottery and Raffles
Online lotteries and raffles in Costa Rica are regulated by the Junta de Potección de Social, the state lottery operator in the country. Platforms wishing to offer online lottery games in the country must go through the licensing process before doing so.
Online Poker
Poker is formally regulated in Costa Rica, even though its status borders between a game of chance and a game of skill. Online poker can be one of the multiple services provided by an online gambling platform as long as the company holds a Costa Rican license.
Slot Machines
Slot machines, commonly known as slots, fall under the category of games of luck, which are generally accepted by the Costa Rican authorities, although under the same set of restrictions as other forms of online gambling.
Play-2-Earn
Play-2-Earn projects have recently gained a considerable level of popularity in Costa Rica. They are legal in the country, although proper legal preparation is required. Even more so, it is highly recommended to obtain a legal opinion from a lawyer to prove that your gaming model is associated with a game of skill and that it does not have an element of randomness in it.
How to obtain an online gambling license in Costa Rica
How to get a gambling license in Costa Rica? The obtainment process of the Costa Rica gambling license can be properly organized and streamlined by the expert team of LegalBison. We will use the highest level of expertise to properly guide your gambling startup through the following organizational steps.
STEP 1 OF 3
Estimated timeIncorporation
The incorporation process of a company in Costa Rica is supervised by the Costa Rica Gambling Commission. Company incorporation involves registering as a legal entity, typically as a limited liability company (LLC or SRL), and choosing the appropriate legal structure is crucial for compliance and operational flexibility. It is possible to form two main types of companies in Costa Rica: SA (Sociedad Anonima), which equals a Limited company, and SRL (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada), which is the local equivalent of an LLC.
The LLC remains the most popular and fitting choice for most online casinos in Costa Rica due to its flexibility and allowance for foreign ownership. The procedure starts with forming a company from scratch or purchasing an existing business and tailoring it according to your expectations. Our legal team practices both methods of incorporation, and starting your business with us will be devoid of obstacles.
The basic incorporation requirements are:
- Forming an LLC or purchasing an existing company;
- Opening a local office in Costa Rica;
- Registering a bank account (can be offshore);
- Obtaining a gambling license;
- Providing proof of clean criminal records for stakeholders and directors;
- Obtaining employee risk insurance and registering with the Social Security agency;
- Securing a Land Use Permit and a Health Permit from the Ministry of Health.
STEP 2 OF 3
Estimated timePreparation for the license application
The application for an iGaming license in Costa Rica consists of, but is not limited to, the following steps:
- Incorporation of a company with a local address;
- Registration with a local tax authority;
- Assigning a local director;
- Preparing a set of obligatory legal documents;
- Paying a licensing fee.
When registering with a Costa Rican tax authority, it is important to inform them about your intention to open an online gambling company. To obtain a tax ID in Costa Rica, the business must be registered in the National Registry. Profits generated outside the country are not subject to taxes in Costa Rica, unlike the revenue obtained within its borders.
STEP 3 OF 3
Estimated timeApplication
As soon as all the preparatory documents are gathered, the online gambling registration process commences:
- Drafting of the AML/KYC policies and agreements in accordance with Costa Rican law;
- Gathering identity information of the beneficiary owner and a local director;
- Providing the local address of a company in Costa Rica;
- Preparing a detailed business plan;
- Paying the application fee;
- Submitting the licensing application to the local authority.
Companies must maintain accounting records in Spanish and comply with Costa Rican commercial regulations, including keeping detailed records of customer transactions. As part of AML/KYC compliance, companies are required to monitor and report suspicious transactions to the relevant authorities to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.
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Alternatives to an online gambling license in Costa Rica
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being possible alternatives to an online gambling company in Costa Rica:
El SalvadorEl Salvador Gaming License
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- Tax exemption for foreign-source income
- Supports B2C & B2B model
- Wide-array of gaming activities
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- Quick set-up
- Allows all games
- Reputed license
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About Online Gambling License in Costa Rica
The right path forward, regardless of project stage
The cost of a Costa Rican online gaming license depends on the particularities of your project. While the licensing fees are fixed for all applicants, additional expenses like the legal documentation package, AML/CFT policies and training, and other necessary services can be included. Please, contact us for more information.
Costa Rica has a gambling-friendly and crypto-friendly environment and stable economic growth, as well as a comparatively lenient regulatory regime. Henceforth, licensing your online gambling project in Costa Rica is a fast, safe, and painless process.
The proper legal set-up of a gambling company in Costa Rica allows the operation of online bingo games and crypto bingo games. This is an easy set-up thanks to straightforward registration processes set by LegalBison’s legal team. Reach out to us for a personalized assessment of your bingo project.
Yes, if the products and services you are planning to offer include games of chance. In addition, a crypto license must be required for crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto transactions (off-ramping and on-ramping).
The preparation of the legal documentation package with LegalBison usually takes no more than a month. To give you more precise information, we must study your particular request first. Feel free to reach out to us and book a free primary consultation with a lawyer.
GameFi remains one of the most popular business models in Costa Rica. For this type of project, you will most likely need to secure a Costa Rican online gambling license, as well as a crypto license in case your GameFi operates with fiat currencies in any way.
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