ANJOUAN GAMING LICENSE

Anjouan Gaming License

Anjouan is an offshore iGaming licensing jurisdiction within the Union of the Comoros. It is commonly considered by start-up operators, early-stage gaming businesses and certain B2B suppliers seeking a practical entry-level licensing route. For operators and suppliers, the licence provides an initial regulatory framework, subject always to the business model, target markets, licence scope and acceptance by banks, payment providers and commercial counterparties. We assist clients with Anjouan gaming licence preparation, offshore company setup, business plans, compliance documentation, onboarding with payment processors and banks and ongoing operational support.

Overview

Jurisdiction overview

Anjouan is often marketed as an accessible and cost-effective offshore iGaming licensing option. It is typically considered by businesses that want to move from an unlicensed, pre-launch or lightly structured position into a more organised licensing framework. Depending on the licence scope and the specific business activity, Anjouan may be relevant for online casino, crypto-casino or sweepstakes operators, sportsbook operators, platform providers, B2B suppliers and other gaming-related businesses.

Overview

Jurisdiction overview

Positioning

Reputation and positioning

Anjouan is best described as a practical offshore licensing option for specific business models. Its strength is accessibility, speed and cost efficiency. It can be suitable for clients that need a starting regulatory framework while they build their operations and assess future licensing options. Banks, payment providers and other counterparties will usually also review the ownership structure, source of funds, business model, target markets, transaction flows, compliance controls and overall risk profile of the company.

Positioning

Reputation and positioning

Compliance

Compliance requirements

Licensees must comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism standards, KYC requirements, responsible gaming procedures, corporate record keeping, annual accounting records and applicable reporting obligations.

Compliance

Compliance requirements

Fit

Not suitable for every project

Anjouan is not suitable for every project. Businesses targeting highly regulated markets, premium banking partners or Tier 1 commercial counterparties may require a different licensing strategy.

Fit

Not suitable for every project

Anjouan is not suitable for every project. Businesses targeting highly regulated markets, premium banking partners or Tier 1 commercial counterparties may require a different licensing strategy.

How we assist

We help clients assess whether an Anjouan gaming licence is suitable for their business model, target markets and operational needs. Our work includes offshore company formation, licence application preparation, business plan drafting, financial forecasts, assistance with the company’s internal policies, banking, PSP onboarding support and ongoing operational advisory. We can also assist with ownership structure review, source of funds preparation, compliance file organisation, payment-flow explanations, supplier documentation and post-licensing support. Where Anjouan is not the right fit, we help clients understand the limitations and consider alternative licensing routes.

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Benefits of an Anjouan Gaming License

Accessibility

The main benefit of an Anjouan gaming licence is accessibility. It may allow early-stage operators or suppliers to formalise their activity under an offshore licensing framework more quickly and cost-effectively than more complex jurisdictions.

Initial licensing position

For start-up operators, this can help create an initial licensing position while the business develops its platform, tests a market, builds supplier relationships and organises its internal compliance processes.

B2B commercial onboarding

For B2B providers, an Anjouan licence may support commercial onboarding with Anjouan B2C operators, aggregators or partners. This can be relevant for software providers, game studios, game aggregators, platform providers and other critical B2B suppliers.

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We can help you assess whether Anjouan fits your commercial, licensing, banking and payment strategy before you commit to the structure.