Anjouan Gaming License: Cost, Requirements and Process (2026)

TL;DR: The Anjouan gaming license costs EUR 17,828 to issue and EUR 17,828 a year to renew, the same for a B2C operator and a B2B supplier. Each extra domain on a B2C license is EUR 500. Those are the regulator's own published figures, read on 11 November 2026. The regulator does not publish a processing time, a validity period, or a list of prohibited markets, so any number you see for those came from an agent, not from the source. The license covers casino, sportsbook, poker, bingo and crypto gaming. It does not make you eligible for Google Ads↗ in a regulated country.

We run ads and SEO↗ for iGaming operators, and "which license should I get" is usually the first question a new operator asks us. We are not a licensing agent and we do not sell this license. This page is what the regulator's site says, checked line by line.

What does the Anjouan gaming license cost?

There are 3 figures, all in euros, all from the fee page of Anjouan Gaming↗, the body that issues the license.

The same page states that "all fees are payable in Euros (EUR)" and that application fees are non-refundable whatever the outcome. It mentions an application fee without giving the amount. Charges for changes such as a domain swap or a replacement certificate are "communicated at the time of request".

Over 3 years the regulator's fees come to EUR 53,484 for one B2C site (17,828 × 3), assuming the issuance fee covers the first year. The site does not say whether it does, so ask before you budget. On the same basis a Curaçao B2C license comes to EUR 146,942 before per-owner fees, about 2.7 times as much, using the Curaçao Gaming Authority↗ fee schedule dated 15 October 2025. The working is in our Curaçao gaming license cost breakdown.

These are regulator fees only. Company formation, an agent if you use one, compliance staff and game testing sit on top, and the regulator publishes none of those. To run the numbers for your own case, use our gaming license cost calculator.

Who issues it, and how do you check a license is real?

The license is issued by Anjouan Gaming, which describes itself as the designated authority for licensing and supervising internet gaming, operating under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority. Its footer cites "the laws of the Autonomous Island of Anjouan, Union of the Comoros". No specific act is named anywhere on the pages we read.

One check we ran on 11 November 2026: anjouangaming.org returns a 301 redirect to anjouangaming.com. So the two addresses you will see quoted are one site, and the .com is the live one.

The regulator keeps a public license register↗. If a platform provider tells you your white label runs under their Anjouan license, look the license up there yourself before you pay a setup fee. A number you cannot find on the register is not a license.

B2C or B2B: which license do you need?

The regulator issues two categories.

• B2C licenses are "issued to entities offering internet gaming services directly to consumers". If players deposit with you, this is yours.
• B2B licenses are for "critical service suppliers providing platform, software, or technical services to licensed B2C operators".

Both cost the same. The listed activities are online casinos, sports betting, poker and bingo, prediction markets, blockchain-based gaming platforms and cryptocurrency-enabled gaming operations.

If you launch on a white label you need neither at the start, because you run under the provider's license. Our guide on how to start an online casino compares that route with holding your own license.

What documents and checks are involved?

The application runs in 4 steps: you submit the forms and documents, the Authority reviews them for completeness, it runs due diligence, and it issues the license and records it in the public register.

For the company: certificates of incorporation, articles of association, the current shareholder register, and the full ownership chain up to the ultimate beneficial owner if you are part of a group.

For directors, beneficial owners and key persons: government ID, proof of address and personal declarations. Professional history and references may be requested.

Possibly also: audited financial statements, bank references and evidence of source of funds.

Due diligence covers corporate structure, key persons, source of funds and screening against sanctions, PEP and adverse-media lists. The regulator's wording is blunt: "No licence is issued until the Authority is satisfied that the applicant meets all regulatory requirements."

What the regulator does not publish

We went looking for 5 things operators always ask and found none of them on the regulator's site:

1. Processing time. The application page says only that it depends on how complete your documents are and how complex the due diligence is.
2. Validity period. Not stated. The annual renewal fee implies a yearly cycle.
3. Whether you need a local company or office. Not stated.
4. Prohibited markets. No list is published on the pages we read.
5. Tax. Not mentioned.

Agent websites quote figures for all 5. Those may be right, but they are the agent's experience, not the regulator's commitment. If a timeline matters to your launch, get it in writing from whoever is promising it.

What the license will not do for your marketing

This is the part we deal with every week. A license tells payment and game providers you are a real operator. It does not open advertising in countries that license gambling themselves.

Google's gambling and games policy↗ is explicit: advertisers "need to apply for certification from Google", ads may "only target approved countries", and "you must hold a valid local license for every region you intend to target and provide evidence of that licence". An Anjouan license is not a local license in the UK, the Netherlands or Brazil.

So choose the license with your target market in front of you, and check that country's own rules with a lawyer before you choose. Then plan acquisition for what the license actually permits. That is the work we do: see iGaming acquisition at RedClaw.

Launching soon? Tell us your market and model and we will introduce you to a platform provider that fits. The introduction is free for you; a provider may pay us a referral fee.

FAQ

How much does an Anjouan gaming license cost?

EUR 17,828 to issue and EUR 17,828 a year to renew, for both B2C and B2B licenses, according to the regulator's fee page read on 11 November 2026. Each additional domain on a B2C license costs EUR 500.

How long does it take to get an Anjouan gaming license?

The regulator does not publish a processing time. It says timing depends on how complete the documents are and how complex the due diligence is.

Is the Anjouan license valid for crypto casinos?

The regulator lists blockchain-based gaming platforms and cryptocurrency-enabled gaming operations among the activities its licenses cover.

Can I run Google Ads with an Anjouan license?

Only where Google's policy allows it. Google requires certification and a valid local license for every region you target, so an Anjouan license alone does not qualify you in countries with their own licensing regime.

How do I verify an Anjouan gaming license?

Search the public license register on the regulator's site. The license is recorded there when it is issued.

This article summarizes what the regulator publishes. It is not legal advice. Gambling is restricted or prohibited in many countries, and a license from one jurisdiction does not make a site legal everywhere its players are.

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