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Internet Gaming and Wagering Business in Dominica

Dominica - the nature island
Dominica is one of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Its topography, rainfall, and vegetation make it somewhat special. Forests cover over 60% of the country with scenery and rain forest so unique, making it attractive for a special type of both regional and international tourism. The island boasts of 365 rivers, most narrow and unnavigable, with the exception of the Layou River and the Indian River, while rainfall ranges from 1,200 mm on the east coast to 10,000 in the central part of the island.

Dominica is situated between two French islands, Martinique and Guadeloupe, in the centre of islands in the Caribbean Sea known as the Lesser Antilles. Dominica's hot springs and Boiling Lake endow it with tremendous potential for geo-thermal energy.


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All Internet gaming business in Dominica, operate under the terms of an agreement drawn up between the gaming company and the Government of Dominica. The gaming business is STRICTLY OFFSHORE and any agreement will be specifically strong on this issue. All gaming companies must register under the International Business Company Act of Dominica. The International Business Unit of the Ministry of Finance, Industry and Planning is the governmental administrative body responsible for the development and the overseeing of this sub-sector.

Any company licensed to operate on-line gaming business in Dominica automatically avails itself to many advantages. The tele-communications system here, is one of the world's most advanced system; allowing for immediate and easy communication with the rest of the world.

Cable and Wireless (Dominica) Ltd., the sole telecommunications company operating in Dominica, provides such service through fibre-optic and satellite facilities on the most modern switches and carriers.

Also available in Dominica is a large, young and trainable work force. Where companies must import technical and managerial personnel, work permits for those persons would be available, through the normal procedure.

Offshore businesses domiciled in Dominica do enjoy generous fiscal incentives and certain tax exemptions. Customs duty concessions are given for imports needed to carry on Internet gaming. Immunity is granted to on-line gaming companies from income tax, with holding tax, sales tax and other taxes. Offshore companies, such as on-line gaming companies are not subject to foreign exchange control.

WARNING: THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIT WHICH HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING INTERNET GAMING COMPANIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA HAS NOT GRANTED ANY INTERNET GAMING LICENCE TO ARNEL LTD TO CONDUCT INTERNET GAMING BUSINESS.

INTERNET GAMING COMPANIES LICENCED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA, CANNOT SUB LICENCE, FRANCHAISE OR SELL THESE LICENCES TO OTHER COMPANIES. ANY LICENCEE WHO EITHER SUB LICENCE, FRANCHAISES OR SELL ITS LICENCE TO ANOTHER PARTY IS IN BREACH OF ITS CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA AND THEREFORE LICENCES FRANCHAISED, SOLD OR SUB-LICENCED IS NOT LEGAL OR RECOGNISED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA


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  1. Make initial contact with:
    The Manager OR The Assistant Manager
    International Business Unit
    Ministry of Finance, Industry and Planning
    TEL NO. 1-809-448-2401 Ext. 3158/3159
    FAX/TEL NO. 1-809-448-0406
    through an agent, representative or one of the principals of the company. At the time of inquiry an application package will be made available.

  2. The application (only original forms and documents will be accepted) should be returned to the International Business Unit, with all forms properly signed and notarized. The non-refundable application fee of US$15,0001 should be enclosed with the application. SUBMISSION OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED FORMS AND REQUIRED FEE TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIT SHALL NOT AUTOMATICALLY DEEM THE APPLICATION COMPLETE. UPON SUBMISSION, THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIT SHALL REVIEW THE APPLICATION FOR COMPLETENESS. IF ANY FURTHER INFORMATION IS REQUIRED, THE APPLICANT WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

  3. On notice from the International Business Unit, the applicant arranges with the Ministry of Finance, Industry & Planning to purchase Treasury Bills in the amount of US$100,000. Treasury Bills will be rolled-over until six months after termination of agreement.

  4. Arrange, with the International Business Unit for the drawing-up of the agreement between the registered company and the Government of Dominica. When the agreement has been finalized, application fee paid and the Treasury Bills purchased, the company will be presented with a licence to operate in Dominica.

  5. Provide the International Business Unit with the address, telephone numbers, agent and manager of the business on commencement of operations. Also a list of all staff is required on commencement.

1If more than one form of gaming is made on an application then the following application fee structure apply US$15,000 for the first application, US$10,000 for the second application and US$10,000 for the third application

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