Offshore gaming licensing
A single licence covering casino, sportsbook, poker and lottery under one authorisation. Popular as a first licence for new operators because of its short processing time and modest capital requirements.
Anjouan is an autonomous island within the Union of the Comoros, in the Indian Ocean. It has licensed remote gambling since 2005, which makes it one of the longer-established offshore regimes despite its comparatively low profile.
What draws operators to it is the combination of a single authorisation covering every online vertical, a short processing time, and no gaming tax on gross gaming revenue. There is no minimum capital requirement and no obligation to keep an office or resident employee on the island.
The trade-off is recognition. An Anjouan licence carries less weight with tier-one banks and payment processors than Malta or Gibraltar, and it does not open regulated European markets. It suits an operator who needs a legitimate authorisation quickly and at low cost, not one whose commercial plan depends on European market access.
Who supervises it. Anjouan Betting & Gaming Board (ABGB) for gambling supervision and the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) for financial and AML/CFT standards. Anjouan Licensing Services Inc. (ALSI) administers licences and is the applicant's point of contact.
For operators taking bets directly from players — casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, lottery, eSports and virtuals.
For platform providers, game studios, aggregators and suppliers serving licensed operators.
Corporate and address documents are generally expected to be recent — commonly within 90 days — certified by a notary, lawyer or accountant, and submitted in English or with a certified translation. Out-of-date or missing items are the most common cause of delay.
We map your products, markets and payment needs, confirm which licence types you need, and agree the corporate structure.
Incorporation of the operating vehicle with iGaming in its objects, and appointment of the approved registered agent. Typically around ten business days.
Collection and certification of corporate and personal documents for every director, shareholder, owner above 3% and the nominated Key Person, plus identity verification and source-of-funds evidence.
Drafting of AML, KYC, responsible-gaming, underage and privacy policies, terms, and the business plan. RNG certification is arranged where the application covers game supply.
The complete file goes to ALSI with the regulatory fees settled, the Key Person nominated and the website URLs registered.
ALSI reviews the file and raises queries. Most delay at this stage comes from incomplete due diligence rather than the regulator.
On approval, geo-blocking is configured, the required data replication is connected and the ADR provider confirmed.
These markets must be geo-blocked. The list is indicative and changes; you remain responsible for following local law in every market you serve, and many countries require their own licence regardless of what you hold elsewhere.
Yes — casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo, lottery, eSports and virtuals fall under a single authorisation, rather than needing a separate class for each.
No. There is no requirement for a physical office or a resident employee, which is one reason the regime is cheaper to run than Malta or Gibraltar.
That normally requires both a B2C and a B2B licence, approved case by case. The permit itself cannot be sub-licensed to anyone else.
Two URLs are included as standard. There is no hard cap on additional domains, provided each is owned and operated by the licensee and registered with the regulator.
Some will, many will not. Acceptance is the main practical limitation of this regime, and it is worth confirming your intended payment providers before you apply rather than after.
General information, not advice. This page describes a licensing regime in general terms and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Requirements, processing times and restricted-market lists change. A licence is granted only by the regulator, after its own review and due diligence — never by us. Last reviewed 6 September 2026.
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