Anjouan Gaming License 2026: Application, Documents and Costs

To prepare an Anjouan gaming license application, identify the correct B2C or B2B category, assemble corporate and ownership records, provide the required personal and financial evidence, and assess the compliance requirements for the proposed operation. The published issuance fee is €17,828, with annual renewal also listed at €17,828. These are official license charges, not an all-in business setup budget, and the Authority does not publish a guaranteed approval period on its application-process page.

Which Anjouan license does your business need?

B2C licenses concern businesses providing gaming services directly to players. B2B licenses concern critical suppliers of platform, software or technical services to licensed operators. The permitted activity depends on the conditions attached to the license, so the category should follow the business’s actual role. See the official license categories.

Before choosing a structure, write down who contracts with players, who supplies the platform and games, and which entity receives each type of revenue. If the business has several roles, confirm the appropriate licensing scope rather than assuming an all-in-one approval.

What documents are required?

The official document checklist covers the following:

Corporate records: certified formation documents, articles of association, a current shareholder register and the full ownership chain where the applicant is part of a group.
Personal records: identification, proof of address and declarations for directors, beneficial owners and key persons. Professional history and references may be requested.
Financial evidence: evidence of adequate financial standing, which may include audited statements, bank references and source-of-funds information.
Application forms: completed, current forms and declarations, together with any further information requested during the review.

A useful preparation step is to assign an owner to each document and check that names, dates and ownership percentages agree across the file. Record which items need certification or updating before submission. Treat this as a working file: the Authority may request more information, and an initial checklist does not guarantee acceptance.

How much does an Anjouan gaming license cost?

As checked on 22 October 2026, the official fee schedule lists:

License issuance: €17,828 for either B2C or B2B.
Annual renewal: €17,828 for either category.
Additional B2C domains or URLs: €500 each per licensing cycle; this schedule item is not applicable to B2B.

Issuance and renewal are separate charges at different stages. The schedule also allows for other administrative charges, and application fees are non-refundable. Confirm the current amount and payment instructions before paying.

For a realistic project budget, separate official charges from company formation, professional assistance, technical testing, dispute-resolution arrangements and ongoing compliance work, where applicable. Obtain a written scope showing what each supplier’s quote includes and excludes. A low headline package price is not a reliable comparison unless the deliverables and recurring costs are clear.

What happens during the application process?

The published application process has four main stages:

Submission: provide the forms, supporting documents and applicable fee.
Information review: the Authority checks completeness and accuracy and may request clarification.
Due diligence: the review covers corporate structure, key persons, source of funds and sanctions screening.
Decision and issuance: a successful application results in a license subject to conditions and an entry in the public register.

Submitting an application is not permission to begin licensed operations. Plan around the actual decision and the scope of the issued approval.

How long does approval take?

There is no guaranteed two-to-four-week approval period in the current published process. Timing depends on the completeness of the file and the complexity of due diligence. Incomplete applications are not processed until the required materials are received.

Build the launch plan around dependencies rather than a promised date: document readiness, responses to regulatory questions, supplier evidence, technical work and operational arrangements. Ask an adviser to distinguish their own preparation timetable from the Authority’s review period.

What should you prepare beyond the application documents?

A license application should be connected to an operating plan. The published regulatory standards cover AML controls, responsible gaming, technical integrity, player-fund protection and reporting.

For preparation, identify who will own each relevant process, what evidence will demonstrate that it works, and how changes will be recorded. For example, a policy document should be consistent with the systems, staff responsibilities and supplier arrangements proposed for the business.

The current framework also requires attention to supplier approvals, ownership transparency and ADR arrangements. Our separate 2026 Anjouan B2B and compliance update explains these review points and the distinction between supplier approval and product testing.

Use the official forms and downloads to check document versions before submission. As of this review, the conditions link led to October 2026 v5. If an earlier pack is already in use, resolve its applicability before signing rather than assuming that an old checklist remains sufficient.

Where can an Anjouan-licensed business operate?

An Anjouan license does not grant unrestricted worldwide market access or replace a license required by another jurisdiction. Review the applicable license conditions and the law in every proposed market. The Authority’s international legal-context guidance places responsibility for local compliance and market-access controls on operators.

Before selecting a jurisdiction, prepare a target-market list and identify any unresolved restrictions. Separately confirm the proposed banking, payment and supplier arrangements; do not treat the gaming license as a guarantee that every commercial partner will accept the business.

How should you compare licensing options?

Use the same questions for each option:

Does the approval cover the proposed activities and legal entities?
Can the business lawfully serve its intended markets?
What are the full initial and recurring costs for the same scope of work?
What people, systems and evidence are needed for ongoing compliance?
Which regulatory and commercial dependencies could delay launch?

These questions provide a more useful basis for a decision than a blanket claim that one jurisdiction is always faster, cheaper or more suitable than another.

Frequently asked questions

Is €17,828 the total cost of launching the business?

No. It is the published issuance charge. Budget separately for the other work and recurring obligations relevant to the proposed operation.

Can a complete application still require further information?

Yes. The Authority can request additional documents during review. A well-organized initial file reduces avoidable gaps but does not guarantee approval.

Can I use an old application pack?

Check the current official version and confirm how it applies to your submission. Do not reuse earlier forms or signed conditions without reviewing the changes.

What should I bring to an initial consultation?

A short business-model summary, proposed markets, ownership chart, supplier list and an outline of the available budget and documents provide a useful starting point. Do not send identity documents or other sensitive records through an unsecured general enquiry.