Supervision of licensed financial, gaming & corporate activities in and from Neves.
The Neves Licensing Authority (NLA) is responsible for licensing, oversight and public registry functions across financial services, remote gaming and international business companies established in the jurisdiction of Neves.
What the Neves Licensing Authority does
NLA provides a central point for authorisation, licensing oversight and public information concerning activities carried out in or from Neves.
Assessment and authorisation of financial, gaming and corporate service providers.
Ongoing oversight of licensed activities, including AML / CFT expectations and conduct standards.
Maintenance of public records of licensed entities, IBCs and key notices.
Publication of advisories, circulars and guidance for licensees and the public.
Jurisdiction, people and setting
Neves is a coastal locality within the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, situated in the Gulf of Guinea. With a calm environment and developing service economy, it is increasingly associated with responsible cross-border financial and corporate activity.
Positioned near the equator, Neves benefits from maritime access to African, European and Latin American routes. The community combines African and Portuguese influences and places emphasis on hospitality, institutional respect and legal order.
Neves is developing a licensing framework that aims to be principle-based, transparent and compatible with international expectations on financial integrity.
Photographs and maps placed in these panels may depict Neves, its coastline, civic buildings and other government-approved imagery representative of the jurisdiction.
Divisions under the Neves Licensing Authority
NLA operates through specialised units, each responsible for a defined area of licensed activity.
- Banking and payment institutions
- Forex, CFD and securities intermediaries
- Funds and asset managers
- Digital asset and virtual asset service providers
- Trust and corporate service providers
- Remote casino and RNG platforms
- Sportsbook and e-sports betting
- Interactive gaming networks
- Technical standards and game certification
- Responsible gaming and player safeguards
- International business companies (IBCs)
- Foundations and special vehicles
- Core company information on public record
- Filing of statutory changes and updates
- Risk-based AML / CFT expectations
- Customer due-diligence and reporting standards
- Guidance notes and thematic reviews
- Suspicious activity reporting framework
Verify a license or registered entity
This search facility enables members of the public, counterparties and other authorities to confirm whether an entity is licensed or registered under the Neves Licensing Authority.
The registry is provided for transparency. For formal certificates or certified extracts, a written request should be submitted to the Registry team.
Results displayed here are for information only and may be supplemented by official documents, where required, issued by the Neves Licensing Authority.
Overview of supervised license types
NLA, through NFSA and NGA, is responsible for licensing and overseeing a range of activities. The examples below illustrate broad categories that may be recognised.
Financial institutions and service providers seeking to operate in or from Neves may fall into one or more of the following broad categories:
- Banking and credit institutions
- Foreign exchange, CFD and securities dealing
- Investment and portfolio management
- Payment service providers (PSPs) and EMIs
- Money service businesses (MSBs)
- Fund administrators and managers
- Trust, fiduciary and corporate service providers
- Digital asset and virtual asset service providers
Remote gaming and betting licenses relate to operators whose platforms or services are recognised under the Neves Gaming Authority:
- Online casino and RNG platforms
- Sportsbook, live betting and e-sports
- Remote poker and interactive gaming
- Game platform networks and aggregators
- Game testing and certification laboratories
- Ancillary and affiliate roles where relevant
The Corporate Registry Bureau maintains information on a number of structures that may be formed or linked with Neves:
- International business companies (IBCs)
- Holding and treasury companies
- Foundations and special purpose vehicles
- Trusts, fiduciary and nominee arrangements
- Other entities recognised by the framework
Registered agents & public communications
Applications to NLA are submitted through recognised Registered Agents. Public communications provide updates and guidance to licensees and the public.
The firms listed below are recognised as Registered Agents for the purposes of filings with the Neves Licensing Authority. Details are indicative placeholders.
Members of the public are reminded to verify that any financial or gaming provider is properly licensed by NLA before establishing a relationship or transferring funds. This notice outlines common warning signs and verification steps.
This guidance summarises minimum expectations for AML / CFT frameworks, risk assessments, customer due diligence and suspicious activity reporting for entities supervised by the Neves Financial Services Authority (NFSA).
Application forms and supporting documentation requirements for certain license categories have been updated. Applicants and Registered Agents should review the revised checklist before submitting new applications.
Acts, directions and core documents
NLA operates under a combination of primary legislation and subsidiary instruments. The examples below illustrate how this framework may be presented.
- Neves Licensing Authority Act NLA Act
- Neves Financial Services Act NFSA Act
- Neves Gaming Act NGA Act
- Neves Corporate Registry Act NCR Act
- Neves AML & CFT Act AML Act
- Neves Digital Assets Framework Act
- Neves Trust & Fiduciary Services Act
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Raising concerns with the Authority
NLA encourages responsible reporting of concerns relating to the conduct of licensed entities or suspected breaches of applicable requirements.
Complaints may relate to misrepresentation, non-performance, unfair treatment or other issues arising from dealings with a licensed entity. Whistleblowing reports may highlight serious misconduct, AML / CFT risks or other matters of concern.
Individuals are encouraged to provide clear, factual descriptions of events, together with supporting documentation where available. Anonymous reports may be considered; however, the ability to request clarification may be limited in such cases.
Formal complaints or whistleblowing reports can also be submitted in writing using the contact details and forms available in the contact and downloads sections.
This form is for initial contact only. NLA may request additional information before determining what, if any, follow-up is appropriate.