Short answer
Anjouan licenses online gambling under the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005, administered by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc. (ALSI) for the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority. A B2C or B2B license costs €17,828 to issue and €17,828 a year to renew; all-in year 1 is typically €25,300–32,300. There is 0% tax on GGR and no local substance requirement. A complete file takes 2–4 weeks. Since July 2025 every B2B supplier serving an Anjouan licensee needs its own authorization.
Anjouan at a glance
- Regulator
- AOFA (AML, prohibited list) · ALSI (applications, due diligence, issuance) · Anjouan Gaming Board (register, conditions)
- Primary law
- Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005
- Licenses
- B2C operator (all verticals) · B2B supplier · B2B Recognition Certificate
- Term
- 1 year, renewed on the issuance anniversary
- Time to license
- 2–4 weeks; about 6 weeks with trusts, foundations or 3+ corporate layers
- Local substance
- None — Key Persons need authorization but not residence
- FATF
- Comoros not on the FATF increased-monitoring list (check the latest FATF statement)
Is Anjouan the right license for you?
A good fit when
- You need to launch in weeks, not months
- You are crypto-native or work with tier-two acquirers
- You want a low-cost license to prove the product before Curaçao, Malta or Romania
Look elsewhere when
- You need tier-one EU card acquiring
- You target the US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria or Australia
- Your partners require an EU or Crown regulator
Anjouan license types
| License | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| B2C Operator License | Casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, lottery, fantasy, esports | All verticals under one license |
| B2B Supplier License | Platforms, studios, aggregators, technical services | Same €17,828 fee |
| B2B Recognition Certificate | Suppliers already licensed in Malta, Isle of Man, Curaçao or Romania Class 2 | About €9,500 a year |
| Key Person Authorization | Each designated key person | €2,000 per person per year; no residence needed |
Anjouan license costs and tax
| Charge | Amount | When | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| License issuance (B2C or B2B) | €17,828 | On application, non-refundable | ALSI schedule |
| Annual renewal | €17,828 | Each anniversary | |
| B2B Recognition Certificate | ≈ €9,500 | Yearly | |
| Due diligence and compliance review | €1,700–3,700 | Year 1 | By ownership complexity |
| Key Person Authorization | €2,000 | Per person, per year | |
| Additional operational domain | €500 | Per domain | |
| Company formation and registered agent | €3,750 | Year 1 | |
| Indicative year 1, all-in | €25,300–32,300 | excl. professional fees | |
| Indicative year 2 onward | €22,000–27,400 |
Worked example for one key person and no extra domains: €17,828 issuance + €1,700–3,700 due diligence + €2,000 key person authorization + €3,750 company and registered agent = €25,278–27,278. The €25,300–32,300 range covers up to three key persons and two extra domains; it excludes professional fees, RNG certification and platform costs.
Tax
- Gaming tax
- 0% on gross gaming revenue
- Group tax
- Management-and-control and CFC rules where owners live can still create tax — take structuring advice
Legal framework
| Instrument | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005 | Licensing framework |
| AOFA AML/CFT requirements and prohibited-jurisdictions list | AML and geo-blocking |
| July 2025 B2B rule | Every supplier to an Anjouan licensee needs a B2B license or Recognition Certificate |
| ADR rule | Name an approved ADR provider (EGIS, Axion, iGaming ADR, CADRE) in player T&Cs |
Local substance and eligibility
- Anjouan or recognized offshore operating company
- No local director, resident key person or physical office
- Authorized Key Persons (non-resident allowed)
- Mirrored gaming and transaction data available to the Authority
Entity types, capital, local agents, tax and timing: Anjouan company formation.
How to get a Anjouan license
- Week 1
Structure and incorporate
Company formation, UBO mapping, personal documents, banking applications.
- Week 2
Policies and technical file
AML/CFT, KYC, RG, ADR selection, T&Cs, supplier authorization references.
- Week 3
Submit and pay
File with ALSI, pay €17,828, Key Person applications, due diligence.
- Weeks 3–4
Issue and go live
License issued and listed on the public register; complete banking and PSP onboarding.
Document checklist
KYC and UBO
- ID and address proof (≤ 90 days)
- Police clearance
- CV, banker and professional references
- Source of funds with evidence
- Signed declaration
Corporate
- Certificate of incorporation, M&A, registers
- Certificate of good standing
- Ownership chain incl. nominees, trusts, foundations
Technical and operational
- Content schedule with supplier B2B authorization references
- RNG certificates
- Domain proof
- T&Cs with ADR clause
- AML/CFT, KYC, RG and virtual-asset policies
After the license
Renewal
€17,828 plus Key Person fees each year.
Domains
Use only approved domains; file additions before use.
Suppliers
Verify every supplier's B2B authorization on the public register.
ADR
Resolve complaints within 30 days, then escalate to the named ADR provider at your cost.
Geo-blocking
Technical blocking of prohibited markets; monitor AOFA additions.
Changes
Notify ownership and material changes.
Anjouan compared
| Anjouan | Curaçao | Nevis | Kunaisa | Tuvalu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual license fees | €17,828 | €47,450 B2C · €24,490 B2B | €28,000 | €19,500 (communicated, Aug 2026) | ≈ US$15,850 (estimated, commercial sources) |
| Tax on GGR | 0% | 0% intl GGR | 0% foreign GGR | 0% declared (Kunaisa levy) | 0% per agent (unverified) |
| Time to license | 2–4 weeks | 2–5 months | 8–12 weeks | 6–10 weeks (estimate) | 3–4 weeks |
| Local substance | None | Seat, MD, office, MLRO, key persons | IBC/LLC, agent; B2C: Reporting and Compliance Officer | Non-Panama company; agent | None |
| Status | Offshore | Offshore (Kingdom of NL) | Offshore | Offshore (indigenous territory, Panama), authority unverified | Offshore, statute unverified |
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Anjouan gambling license — FAQs
How much does an Anjouan gambling license really cost?
The license fee is €17,828 a year. All-in year 1 — with due diligence, Key Person fees, company formation and registered agent — is typically €25,300–32,300 before professional fees.
How long does it take?
2–4 weeks for a complete file; about 6 weeks when ownership runs through trusts, foundations or three or more corporate layers.
Do B2B suppliers need an Anjouan license?
Yes, since July 2025: a full B2B license or, for suppliers already licensed in Malta, the Isle of Man, Curaçao or Romania Class 2, a Recognition Certificate. The enforcement risk sits with the operator.
Which markets are prohibited?
The US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Australia, the Comoros (including Anjouan), FATF-blacklisted states and any market AOFA adds.
Do I need a local presence?
No local office, director or resident key person is required.
Anjouan or Curaçao?
Anjouan for speed and cost; Curaçao for wider payment and partner acceptance. Many operators start on Anjouan and add Curaçao or an EU license once the product is proven.
Sources
Figures were checked against the regulator and legislation listed below on 8 October 2026. Fees, tax rates and restricted-market lists change; confirm with us before you commit capital.
Find out if Anjouan fits before you pay a fee
We screen the ownership chain, check banking and payment fit for your markets, and price the full year-1 cost before anything is filed. Then we incorporate, prepare the dossier and handle the regulator through to go-live.
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