Jurisdictions
Anjouan
Anjouan is one of the three islands of the Comoros archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It has been issuing gaming licenses for years, but the real shift came in 2023 when the authorities introduced a complete regulatory overhaul — streamlined processes, tighter but practical regulation, and a clear focus on supporting real businesses rather than collecting fees.
The results speak for themselves. Since the modernised framework launched, Anjouan has grown to be the number one licensing jurisdiction in the world with 1,400+ active licensees operating over 3,000 live gambling sites worldwide. That kind of adoption doesn’t happen by accident — it happens when a jurisdiction gets the balance right between oversight and operator flexibility.
For businesses looking for speed, cost-efficiency, and a regulatory framework that doesn’t fight you at every step, Anjouan is the jurisdiction we recommend most often. We’ve worked directly with the Anjouan authorities since the new regime began and know every detail of the process.
Why businesses choose Anjouan
Cost & Speed
Setup fees, licensing costs, and annual maintenance are the most competitive you’ll find anywhere. Licenses are regularly issued within days when documentation is prepared correctly. For operators who need to be live quickly without burning through their runway, this is the strongest option on the market.
Regulatory Balance
The 2023 overhaul brought real oversight — AML/KYC requirements, regular audits, public enforcement actions — without the bureaucratic weight of Malta or the shifting rules of Curacao. Payment providers and acquiring banks that once avoided Anjouan now process transactions routinely.
Single-License Flexibility
One license covers all iGaming activity: casino, sports betting, poker, lotto, eSports, crypto games, and more. No add-on permits. No second applications when you want to expand your offering. Add payment methods, change shareholders, or launch new verticals without additional approvals.
What You Can Do Here
iGaming Licensing
The fastest, most affordable path to a regulated gaming operation. Our top recommendation for startups and operators entering new markets.
View licensing detailsCorporate Services
Company incorporation, corporate structuring, and ongoing maintenance for businesses that need an Anjouan-based entity.
Learn moreFintech & Crypto
Crypto-friendly from day one. Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and other major cryptocurrencies fully supported with standard AML/KYC requirements.
Learn moreNot for everyone
We’d recommend Anjouan for operators who need speed and cost-efficiency over Tier-1 prestige. It’s the right choice when your target markets don’t mandate a Malta or Gibraltar license, your initial budget is under €22,000, and you need to be operational in weeks rather than months.
It’s not the right choice if you’re targeting UK or EU players from day one, or if brand perception in premium markets is critical to your business model. For those scenarios, Malta or Gibraltar make strategic sense despite the higher cost and longer timelines. We can help with those too — and many of our clients start in Anjouan to prove their model, then expand to a Tier-1 jurisdiction when the time is right.
How does Anjouan compare?
See licensing costs, timelines, and tax rates side by side with Curacao — the jurisdiction operators most often weigh it against.
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