Anjouan gaming license
A fast offshore license from Anjouan (Comoros): one B2C license covers casino, live casino, sportsbook and other verticals, and a separate B2B license covers suppliers. Licenses are annual and issued directly, not as sublicenses.
- Best for
- Fast B2C or B2B market entry
- Who can be licensed
- B2C operators and B2B suppliers
- Markets it serves
- Worldwide, Africa and Asia, Latin America
Anjouan (Comoros) issues offshore gaming licenses through the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority under the Computer Gaming Licensing Act of 2005. One B2C license covers casino, live casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo and lotteries, and a separate B2B license covers suppliers. Licenses are annual and issued directly, with no local office or staff required. It is one of the fastest routes: typically 4–6 weeks from a complete document pack. An Anjouan license does not authorize serving players in countries that require a local license.
- Status
- Licensing open
- Regulator
- Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority
- Legal basis
- Computer Gaming Licensing Act 007 of 2005
- Status checked
- October 16, 2026
Two licenses: B2C and B2B
Anjouan issues direct licenses for one year at a time. Operators hold B2C; their suppliers hold B2B or a recognition certificate.
B2C license
For operators serving players: online casino, live casino, RNG games, sportsbook, poker, bingo and lotteries under one license.
B2B license
For game studios, platforms, aggregators, payment and compliance providers supplying Anjouan-licensed operators.
B2B recognition certificate
Suppliers already licensed elsewhere can apply for a B2B License Recognition Certificate instead of a full Anjouan B2B license.
Where you can and cannot operate
| Market | Status under an Anjouan license |
|---|---|
| Most of Latin America, Asia and Africa without local licensing | Commonly served, subject to the operator’s own legal review of each market |
| United States, United Kingdom, Australia | Restricted: players must be blocked |
| France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain | Restricted: players must be blocked |
| Comoros | Restricted: local players may not be served |
| FATF blacklisted and sanctioned countries | Restricted |
| Markets that require a local license (e.g. Romania, Italy, Ontario, Brazil) | Need their own license; Anjouan does not authorize them |
What goes into the application
The file is short but strict on format: documents in English or with certified translations, and dated within the last 90 days.
Company
An Anjouan company, or a recognized offshore company, formed as part of the package; corporate documents and ownership chain.
Key persons
For each shareholder, director and beneficial owner: certified passport, utility bill, police clearance and CV.
References
Bank reference and a professional reference from an accountant or lawyer, each for a relationship of more than two years.
Product
Description of the games or services, supplier agreements and third-party RNG certificates where applicable.
Website
Proof of domain ownership and terms and conditions covering KYC, underage protection and responsible gaming.
Policies
AML/KYC and responsible gaming policies; for B2C, player dispute arrangements.
How the application runs
Plan for 4–6 weeks from a complete document pack: company formation, then a regulator review of about 3–4 weeks.
- 1Eligibility checkProduct, target markets and key persons screened; structure confirmed.
- 2Company and documentsCompany formed and the KYC, product and policy pack compiled and checked.
- 3SubmissionApplication filed through ALSI with the required documents.
- 4ReviewRegulator review with questions, typically 3–4 weeks on a complete file.
- 5License and go-liveOne-year license issued; banking and PSP onboarding run in parallel.
Ongoing obligations
- Annual renewal with updated KYC on key persons
- AML/KYC and responsible gaming compliance
- Geo-blocking of restricted countries
- Notification of changes to ownership, directors and key persons
- Working only with licensed or recognized B2B suppliers
When an application is refused
Under 18
Licenses are not issued where a key person is under 18.
Recent criminal records
Relevant criminal records within the last three years lead to refusal.
Fit and proper concerns
Applicants judged to be of bad character, or with unexplained funds, are refused.
Unlicensed suppliers
Operators should work only with suppliers that hold an Anjouan B2B license or a recognition certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Does one Anjouan license cover casino and sports?
Yes. The B2C license covers casino, live casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo and lotteries.
Is there a B2B license?
Yes. Suppliers to Anjouan-licensed operators hold a B2B license or, if licensed elsewhere, a B2B License Recognition Certificate.
How long does it take?
Typically 4–6 weeks from a complete document pack, including company formation and about 3–4 weeks of regulator review.
How long is the license valid?
One year. It is renewed annually with updated KYC.
Which countries are restricted?
The US, the UK, Australia, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, the Comoros, FATF blacklisted and sanctioned countries, and any market that requires its own license.
Do I need an office or staff in Anjouan?
No. You need the license-holding company and the document pack; no local office or employees.
Can I open a bank account with an Anjouan license?
Usually through EMIs and payment providers that accept offshore-licensed gaming, often alongside an EU entity in the group. We run banking and PSP onboarding in parallel with the license.
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