Latin America
Colombia licence.
Coljuegos
~30 licensed operators. Bplay, Codere, Betsson, Betano, Wplay among major names.
What the regulator asks for
Year one cost
€250k+ annual
Annual fixed licence fee 811 monthly minimum wages (~€250k/year). 3-5 year licence term.
Timeline
4-6 months
Coljuegos was the first LatAm regulator (2016). Process is mature.
Gaming tax
Decree 240/2026 establishes a 16% national consumption tax for internet gambling on the specified GGR base during 2026, in addition to Coljuegos concession/operating fees. The earlier blanket '19% VAT on GGR from January 2026' statement is not a reliable current summary. Verify the emergency decree's continuing legal force and any court decisions before budgeting.
Marketing climate
Moderate. Bonus advertising regulated.
The market
Colombia operates a regulated online-gaming market under Coljuegos. Its 2026 tax framework has changed through emergency decrees: Decree 240/2026 introduced a 16% national consumption tax for online gambling on the specified GGR base. The older deposit-VAT discussion does not replace the operative law; obtain current DIAN and legal confirmation.
How the application runs
Coljuegos application via Colombian entity. Technical certification. Local hosting elements.
Ongoing compliance
Self-exclusion register. AML under Colombian framework. Real-time Coljuegos data feed.
What you can and cannot say
Moderate restrictions. Affiliate accountability with operator.
The honest read
What it means for your plan
First LatAm regulator and structurally credible. The deposit-VAT episode showed political risk but also showed the regulator can self-correct. Suited to operators with serious LatAm thesis.
Compare
Compared with
Brazil
SPA · Fixed-odds betting/online-games authorisations barred by MP 1,394/2026; no new market entry · 4-6 months from clean dossier
Peru
MINCETUR/DGJCMT · €100k+ Year 1 · 4-6 months
Argentina (BA Province + CABA)
IPLyC/LOTBA · Province-specific licensing; Buenos Aires has 7 approved operators · Tenders and licence windows vary by province
For operators planning next steps
From a licence comparison to an operator launch plan
Fees and requirements alone do not establish eligibility or readiness. Confirm current regulatory conditions with the authority and then plan product, payments and implementation.
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