Vanuatu has licensed online gambling for decades, and in 2024 relaunched its process with an online portal. This page replaces our earlier Vanuatu guide.
Vanuatu online gambling: key facts for 2026
| Item | Position in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Law | Interactive Gaming Act |
| Regulator | Customs and Inland Revenue Department (Ministry of Finance) |
| Application portal | Vanuatu Gaming Authority (since 2024) |
| Application fee | €5,000 (announced 2024) |
| Annual fee | €10,000 (announced 2024) |
| GGR tax | 1% (announced 2024) |
| Corporate tax | None |
| Main use | B2C operators targeting markets without local licensing |
What to verify
- The current fee schedule, license term and number of domains included;
- Local company and agent requirements;
- Vanuatu’s status on the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, which affects banking and some counterparties;
- Payment-provider acceptance for your target markets.
Vanuatu or another jurisdiction?
- Nevis — flat €28,000 a year, new 2025 regulator.
- Curaçao — wider payment-provider familiarity.
- Kahnawake — no GGR levy, North American hosting.
How Gambling Consulting Expert can help
We confirm the current Vanuatu fee schedule and requirements and compare it with other entry-level routes. Contact us.
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