Online casino licence cost in Netherlands (2026)
A Dutch online gambling licence costs €61,300 to apply for and requires €50,000 in financial security. There is no fixed annual fee: licensees pay a 1.95% levy on gross gaming result to the KSA, and gaming tax is 37.8% of gross gaming result from 1 January 2026.
Figures checked against official sources on 20 October 2026
€61,300
No fixed fee; 1.95% levy on gross gaming result
37.8% of gross gaming result
Licence types
Licence for online games of chance (vergunning online kansspelen)
Online casino games and online sports betting; the licence lists the game types allowed. Duration: 5 years.
Source: Kansspelautoriteit: Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
KSA fees
| Fee | Amount | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application fee | €61,300 | Per application for a new licenceNot refunded if the licence is refused or the application is not processed. | Kansspelautoriteit: Kosten & algemene eisen aanvraag |
| Gambling levy (kansspelheffing) | 1.95% of gross gaming result | Per year; 1.7% funds the KSA and 0.25% the Addiction Prevention Fund | Kansspelautoriteit: Kansspelheffing online kansspelen |
Gaming tax
37.8%
Online casino and betting (same rate for all games): Gross gaming result (stakes minus prizes paid out) (from 1 January 2026 (34.2% in 2025, 30.5% before)).
Requirements that affect the cost
- Local entity or representative
- The licence holder must be established in the EU or EEA. A representative for addiction prevention must be reachable for Dutch parties.Source: Kansspelautoriteit: Vraag & antwoord vergunning online kansspelen
- Financial security
- €50,000 per applicant, as a deposit paid before applying or as a bank guarantee in favour of the KSA.Source: Kansspelautoriteit: Vraag & antwoord vergunning online kansspelen
- Processing time
- A statutory decision period of 6 months for a complete application, plus up to 6 weeks to supply missing information.Source: Kansspelautoriteit: Vraag & antwoord vergunning online kansspelen
How to apply: Kansspelautoriteit: Aanvraag vergunning nieuwe vergunninghouder
Other costs to budget for
The licence and tax are only part of a launch budget. These costs vary too much by operator to give official figures, but every plan for Netherlands should account for them:
- Legal and licensing advisers for the application and ongoing compliance.
- Gaming platform and game content (B2B suppliers, often certified per market).
- Testing and certification of games and systems by an approved testing lab.
- Payments, identity verification (KYC) and responsible-gambling tooling.
- Local staff or a local representative, where the regulator requires one.
- Player acquisition: media, creative and affiliate costs within the market's advertising rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online casino licence cost in Netherlands?
KSA application fee: €61,300. Annual fee: No fixed fee; 1.95% levy on gross gaming result. Gaming tax: 37.8% of gross gaming result. Platform, legal, testing and marketing costs come on top and vary by operator.
What is the online gambling tax in Netherlands?
37.8% for online casino and betting (same rate for all games), charged on gross gaming result (stakes minus prizes paid out) (from 1 January 2026 (34.2% in 2025, 30.5% before)).
How long is a KSA licence valid?
Licence for online games of chance (vergunning online kansspelen): 5 years.
Do you need a local company or representative in Netherlands?
The licence holder must be established in the EU or EEA. A representative for addiction prevention must be reachable for Dutch parties.
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- Kansspelautoriteit: Aanvraag vergunning nieuwe vergunninghouder
- Kansspelautoriteit: Eerste vervolgvergunningen voor online kansspelen verleend
- Kansspelautoriteit: Kosten & algemene eisen aanvraag
- Kansspelautoriteit: Kansspelheffing online kansspelen
- Belastingdienst: Kansspelbelasting
- Kansspelautoriteit: Vraag & antwoord vergunning online kansspelen
Figures are copied from official sources as published on the date shown and may change. This page is general information for planning, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm current fees and requirements with Kansspelautoriteit and your advisers before applying.