Anjouan internet gaming licence
Anjouan, an autonomous island of the Union of the Comoros, issues B2C and B2B internet gaming licences through Anjouan Gaming. It is one of the lower-cost offshore options, and licences are listed on a public register with certificate verification. It does not give access to markets that run their own licensing regimes, such as the UK or most EU states.
Facts under review · last checked 2026-10-08 · confirm figures with the regulator before relying on them
Regulator · Anjouan Gaming (under the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority) ↗
Key facts
- Licence issuance fee
- €17,828 (B2C and B2B), non-refundableas of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- Annual renewal fee
- €17,828 per year (B2C and B2B)as of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- Additional domain (B2C)
- €500 per additional domain per licensing cycleas of 2026-10-08Source ↗
- Certificate verification
- Updated Certificate Verification Framework effective 1 April 2026; licences checkable on the public registeras of 2026-10-08Source ↗
Realistic timeline
Who does what, and how long each phase usually takes once work starts. The regulator’s share is outside anyone’s control.
- HartsizScoping and ownership review1–2 weeks
- YouCorporate documents, KYC on key persons and policies2–6 weeksHartsiz drafts the pack; the client supplies people, documents and decisions
- RegulatorAnjouan Gaming review and due diligence4–12 weeksOutside our control; depends on completeness and due diligence findings
Estimated end to end: 7–20 weeks. Not a guarantee.
What the regulator expects to see
- Key Person Authorisation for individuals in designated roles
- Disclosure of beneficial owners, including any nominee, trust or foundation in the shareholding
- Only approved domains may be used for licensed activity
- Authority-approved ADR provider named in player terms
Questions we get
Are application fees refunded if the application is refused?
No. Anjouan Gaming states that application fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome.
Does an Anjouan licence let us take players in the EU or UK?
No. Markets with their own licensing regimes, such as the UK and most EU states, require a local licence. Anjouan suits markets without a local regime, subject to each market's own law.