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
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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
Anjouan iGaming Licence
From EUR 23,000
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
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