An Anjouan gaming license is offered in B2C and B2B categories for online operators and service suppliers. Anjouan Gaming’s published schedule lists EUR 17,828 for issuance and the same amount for annual renewal. These fees are part of the launch budget: technical testing, compliance, corporate administration, and payment arrangements require separate assessment.
Before applying, establish whether the proposed products, ownership structure, target markets, and commercial partners meet the program’s requirements. Anjouan licensing does not replace permission required in another jurisdiction, and payment provider acceptance must be confirmed directly. Equilex supports Anjouan gaming licensing, including eligibility assessment, documentation, and application preparation.
Who Administers the Licensing Program
Anjouan Gaming describes its program as operating under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA), with supervisory oversight by the Anjouan Gaming Board. Its published conditions refer to the Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005 and related requirements of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of the Comoros.
The program’s documents and public register establish what its administrators publish and require from applicants. They do not establish recognition by another country or acceptance by a bank, acquirer, or game supplier. The legal basis and recognition of the proposed arrangement need to be assessed for the operator’s corporate structure and target markets.
The Central Bank of the Comoros has publicly challenged the authority of structures using the AOFA name to issue banking and financial authorizations. That warning concerns financial activity and does not, on its own, determine the validity of an individual gaming license. It does mean that banking permissions cannot be inferred from the gaming program’s description of AOFA.
In a statement dated July 14, 2026, Anjouan Gaming reported more than 1,650 licenses issued and close to 1,500 active. These are the program’s figures for that date, rather than a current count of active operators.
What an Anjouan License Costs
The published tariff separates issuance, renewal, and additional B2C domains.
| Item | Published amount | Application |
|---|---|---|
| B2C or B2B license issuance | EUR 17,828 | One-time issuance fee |
| B2C or B2B annual renewal | EUR 17,828 | Due before the renewal date |
| Additional B2C domain or URL | EUR 500 each | Per licensing cycle; the tariff marks this item N/A for B2B |
| Amendments and other administrative services | Confirm when requested | Additional fees can apply |
The tariff states that application fees are non-refundable. Confirm the payment schedule and the scope of each charge before filing. The checked tariff does not specify that two domains are included, so the number of included domains needs written confirmation.
A separate Recognition Certificate route exists for eligible B2B suppliers holding other gaming permissions. Confirm eligibility and its current price with the administrator. The published fee schedule checked for this article does not list a Recognition Certificate fee.
Equilex’s service page lists new-license support from EUR 40,000. Obtain a written breakdown showing whether the proposal includes regulatory fees, incorporation, registered-agent services, and ongoing support before comparing it with the standalone issuance fee.
The operating budget also needs to account for applicable technical testing, compliance personnel, dispute resolution, KYC and monitoring tools, domain management, and payment integrations. Tax and capital treatment require a separate assessment of the applicant entity, its place of management, and the applicable rules; the license fee is not a statement of the company’s tax obligations.
Application Review and Timing
The published application process has four stages: document submission, information review, regulatory due diligence, and license issuance following approval. The administrator checks the corporate structure, key persons, funding, and sanctions exposure and can request further information.
The official process page does not commit to approval within two months. It links timing to the completeness of the application and the complexity of the review. Any proposed launch date must also allow for company documentation, technical preparation, supplier agreements, and payment onboarding.
Request a project-specific estimate that distinguishes preparation, regulatory review, and operational launch. Missing information delays processing, and a complete application does not guarantee approval.
Current Ownership, ADR, and Supplier Requirements
The published conditions require ownership transparency, an approved alternative dispute resolution arrangement, and explanations for relevant B2B commercial contracts. Applicants need to prepare supporting records rather than relying on short declarations.
Ownership disclosures extend to nominee, trust, and foundation arrangements. The administrator also reserves the right to seek beneficial-owner verification and source-of-wealth information beyond a fixed ownership threshold. The September 2026 adoption date is expressly identified for the ownership-transparency section of the October conditions.
Operators must identify their designated approved ADR provider in player-facing terms. ADR was already discussed in Anjouan Gaming’s July 2026 statement, so it should not be described as a requirement introduced for the first time in September.
For B2B activity, the conditions address the rationale for supplier contracts and disclosure of relevant cross-border financial flows. The current conditions page says that the ownership, ADR, and B2B requirements apply to new applications immediately, with existing licensees brought into compliance by their next renewal. Operators need to check their own conditions and any subsequent notices for the applicable timetable.
B2B Licenses and Recognition Certificates
Anjouan Gaming announced a requirement effective July 1, 2025 for suppliers serving its B2C licensees to hold a B2B license or Recognition Certificate. The announcement gave existing suppliers a 90-day transition period.
The recognition program invited applications from suppliers licensed in jurisdictions including Malta, the Isle of Man, Romania, and Sweden. These examples are not an exhaustive list, and holding another license does not automatically confer recognition. Confirm the supplier’s approved status and the services covered before relying on it.
Restricted Countries and Market Access
The October 2026 license conditions identify excluded territories, including Australia, Austria, Comoros, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. They also address applicable sanctions, FATF high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action, and additional AOFA designations.
The list is non-exhaustive. A territory’s absence from it does not establish lawful market access. FATF increased monitoring and applicable sanctions are separate classifications; increased-monitoring status alone is not an automatic territorial exclusion under the published conditions.
For each planned market, check the license conditions, local gambling law, product restrictions, and the need for local authorization. Geographic controls must reflect those findings. A Malta Gaming Authority license is another licensing option, but it does not replace authorization required by another jurisdiction.
Player Verification
The current conditions specify verification triggers, including withdrawal requests, a stated cumulative deposit threshold, and suspicious activity. Operators need to implement the current KYC/AML code alongside the license conditions and follow the stricter requirement where they differ. A general claim that every player must complete the same checks at account creation does not describe those rules accurately.
Banking, Payments, and Crypto
Banking and payment access must be checked before committing to the licensing route. Obtain confirmation from the intended bank, acquirer, or PSP that it supports the applicant’s entity, license, products, player locations, and settlement model.
Claims that entire categories of “mid-tier” or “crypto-friendly” providers accept Anjouan licensees are too broad to support a launch plan. Card networks, acquiring banks, and PSPs have different roles, and approval by one participant does not establish approval by the others.
For virtual-asset payments, assess monitoring, sanctions controls, reporting, and any separate permissions required by the operator’s activities. The October conditions expressly address enhanced monitoring of transactions involving virtual assets. Acceptance of crypto does not remove gambling-law or AML obligations.
Anjouan, Nevis, and Curaçao: What to Compare
A comparison needs to distinguish regulatory fees from total operating costs and regulatory review from launch time.
| Factor | What to establish before choosing |
|---|---|
| Regulatory charges | Current issuance, application, renewal, domain, and amendment fees |
| Local presence | Required entity, agent, directors, staff, and premises, including implementation dates and exemptions |
| Application timing | Preparation time, published review procedure, information requests, and operational setup |
| Commercial acceptance | Written confirmation from intended payment providers, banks, platforms, and game suppliers |
| Market access | License restrictions and the laws applying to each target country and product |
Local staffing and recurring obligations differ between Nevis and Curaçao gaming licenses. Operators can also assess the Tobique gaming license against the same business requirements. A shorter advertised application timeline does not establish that a regime provides the permissions or commercial access the project needs.
Assessing Whether Anjouan Fits the Business
Start with the proposed player markets and products. Then confirm the suppliers and payment arrangements available to the applicant, prepare the ownership disclosures, and calculate the first-year and recurring budget.
A project cannot rely on Anjouan licensing where its target market prohibits the activity or requires a separate authorization the operator does not hold. It also cannot proceed on the assumption that a particular bank, payment provider, or supplier accepts the license without checking that relationship.
Operators assessing gaming jurisdictions need to evaluate these requirements alongside pricing. For acquisitions, available iGaming companies are listed on Dealable24; the buyer still needs to review license status, ownership-change requirements, liabilities, and contractual continuity.
How to Verify an Anjouan License
Check the holder’s legal name, license number, operational domains, and status through the Anjouan Gaming public register and its linked verification tools. Match those details to the contract and the operator’s corporate documents.
Request clarification where dates, names, or domains differ. For a time-sensitive decision, obtain current confirmation from the administrator. A certificate or site seal alone is insufficient evidence of current status, and a register entry does not prove lawful access to a particular player market.
FAQ
How much does an Anjouan gaming license cost?
The published schedule lists EUR 17,828 for issuance and EUR 17,828 for annual renewal for both B2C and B2B licenses. Additional B2C domains cost EUR 500 per licensing cycle. Corporate administration, advice, compliance, and operational setup require a separate budget.
How long does approval take?
The official process page does not publish a guaranteed approval period. Timing depends on the application’s completeness and due diligence. Obtain a project-specific estimate and budget separately for technical and payment onboarding.
Is Anjouan the easiest gambling license to obtain?
There is no objective ranking that establishes this. Applicants still face corporate, ownership, funding, compliance, and operational checks. Suitability depends on the proposed business and the permissions required in its target markets.
Does the license permit worldwide operation?
No. Its conditions identify excluded territories, and local law remains applicable even where a country is not listed. Confirm the position for each product and player market before accepting customers.
Do suppliers need a separate Anjouan permission?
The program requires relevant suppliers serving its B2C operators to hold an Anjouan B2B license or approved Recognition Certificate. Another jurisdiction’s license does not automatically establish recognition.
Can the business accept crypto payments?
Virtual-asset transactions are addressed in the program’s conditions and require appropriate AML controls. The operator must also assess any separate legal requirements applying to its crypto activities and payment structure.
To assess the licensing route for a specific project, schedule a call with the Equilex licensing team. The assessment covers target markets, commercial partners, ownership, and the application scope.
