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Anjouan iGaming Licence - Comoros

Lean offshore gaming licence for startups and cost-conscious operators launching casinos, sportsbooks, and poker rooms globally. Low entry cost, 0% GGR tax, and fast 4–6 week approval

From scratch

From EUR 40,000

Timeline

From 4 weeks

Ready made

From EUR 40,000

Quick facts

Regulator / authority

Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) / Anjouan Gaming

Coverage

Casino · Sports · Poker · Bingo · Live · Lotteries · eSports

Best for

License type: B2C & B2B (separate Anjouan B2B Licence or Recognition Certificate required from July 2025)

Local presence

Registered agent in Anjouan only; no physical office required

Substance level

Top restricted player markets: USA, UK, France, Netherlands, Australia, Curaçao

Banking friendliness

Medium (accepted by mid-tier and crypto-friendly PSPs; tier-1 card networks rare)

Who this is for

Best fit

  • Startups and lean operators seeking the lowest-cost entry to global iGaming markets
  • Operators that need a licence in 4–6 weeks to launch quickly
  • Businesses wanting maximum GGR retention with a 0% gambling tax structure
  • Crypto-native operators looking for a flexible, crypto-friendly jurisdiction
  • White-label providers or platform builders supplying Anjouan-licensed operators
  • Operators testing a new vertical or brand before pursuing a premium licence
  • EntreprenEUR s with existing companies in any jurisdiction who want the simplest path to market

What you can do (scope)

  • Online casino — slots, RNG table games, jackpot games
  • Sports betting (fixed-odds and in-play)
  • Live dealer casino
  • Poker rooms
  • Bingo and keno
  • Lotteries and scratch cards
  • Virtual sports
  • eSports wagering

Requirements overview

Company & presence

IBC or LLC in any jurisdiction (no local entity needed); registered agent in Anjouan required; no physical office; no minimum capital

Key persons / governance

Certified passport copies, CVs, bank reference letters, source-of-funds statement, clean criminal record for all UBOs and directors; Compliance Officer required (can be outsourced)

AML/CTF baseline expectations

AML/CFT policy; KYC/CDD; player due diligence; responsible gaming (self-exclusion, limits, risk monitoring); MLRO/Compliance Officer; restricted market controls

Reporting / audits

Annual financial report; notify regulator of material changes (UBO, domain, platform); regulator audit on request

Process (end-to-end steps)

Step 1: Eligibility check + scope mapping

Review intended activities, target markets, corporate structure, and UBO profile to confirm Anjouan licence scope and eligibility

Step 2: Entity setup / restructuring (if needed)

Use existing IBC/LLC or incorporate new entity in any jurisdiction; appoint a registered agent in Anjouan

Step 3: Documentation pack

Compile KYC dossier (UBO passports, CVs, bank references), AML/Responsible Gaming policies, platform technical description, RNG certificate(s), and authorised domain list

Step 4: Application submission

Submit completed application to Anjouan Gaming with all supporting documents

Step 5: Regulator review + queries

Respond to any AOFA due diligence requests; typical review 2–4 weeks; straightforward applications with complete documents often resolve faster

Step 6: Licence issuance + go-live

Receive Anjouan gaming licence certificate; authorise domains; onboard payment service providers; activate responsible gaming tools

What's included in our support

  • Eligibility assessment and jurisdiction fit analysis
  • Registered agent appointment in Anjouan
  • IBC/LLC incorporation (if needed)
  • Full KYC & documentation pack preparation
  • AML and Responsible Gaming policy drafting
  • Application filing and Anjouan Gaming liaison
  • Domain authorisation support

FAQ

Typically 4–6 weeks from submission of a complete application. With thorough document preparation, some applications are approved in 2–3 weeks — one of the fastest licensing timelines in iGaming

The base annual renewal fee consists adding a Compliance Officer (EUR 2,000/yr) and additional domains (EUR 500/domain/yr beyond the initial two)

Yes. Anjouan-licensed operators may accept both fiat and crypto payments. Full AML traceability is required — wallet verification, blockchain analytics tools, and a crypto-specific AML section in your compliance programme are expected by the regulator

No. A registered agent in Anjouan is sufficient. There is no substance requirement, no staffing obligation, and no physical office needed in the jurisdiction

A single Anjouan licence covers online casino (slots, RNG and live table games), sports betting, poker, bingo, lotteries, virtual sports, and eSports — all under one authorisation with no vertical-specific add-ons required

As of July 2025, B2B providers supplying Anjouan-licensed operators must hold either a full Anjouan B2B Licence or a Recognition Certificate (EUR 9,500/yr). Providers already licensed in Malta, Isle of Man, or Sweden can fast-track via the Recognition Certificate rather than applying for a full licence

Acceptance varies by PSP tier. Major card networks and tier-1 payment providers rarely work with Anjouan-licensed operators. Mid-tier PSPs, crypto-friendly processors, and alternative payment providers are more accommodating, making it a workable starting point for operators building their payment stack at the launch stage

Each domain beyond the initial two included in the base licence requires an additional EUR 500/year authorisation fee. New domains must be formally notified to and approved by Anjouan Gaming before they go live

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