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Anjuan's gambling license

The license allows operators to set up online casinos and sports betting sites on the internet. Unlike Curaçao licenses, which offer the same opportunity, Anguilla’s iGaming licenses are cheaper and take much less time to obtain.

We offer a convenient and cost-effective solution: registering a company in Belize and obtaining an Anjouan iGaming license for it.

Price: from €25 000

Who would benefit from obtaining a gambling license in Anjouan, Comoros

Anjouan’s license in the Comoros permits the operation of the following forms of entertainment:

lotteries;
poker;
roulette;
bingo;
sports betting and others.

Licensed operations in Anjouan are an ideal solution for start-ups wishing to test different concepts without risking large sums of money.

The license is valid for one year.

Advantages of an Anjouan gambling license

Anjouan, also known as Nzuan, is an island in the Indian Ocean that forms part of the Comoros archipelago. Politically, it is an autonomous region within the Union of the Comoros. In 2005, the local authorities legalised the gambling industry and sports betting. Companies not registered in Anjouan or in other jurisdictions can obtain a gambling license here.

Obtaining a license in the Comoros offers online casinos the following benefits:

Software developers and slot providers are permitted to operate in the B2B and B2C sectors

transactions using virtual assets and cryptocurrencies

There is no provision for the payment of tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR)

There is no need to register a company in the territory of Anjouan

you can register intellectual property rights

A single license is sufficient for all types of games

Holding an Anguilla license boosts confidence in the service among fans of poker, roulette and other similar games, and helps to strengthen the service’s reputation in the eyes of users. Furthermore, in many countries around the world, the operation of unlicensed online casinos is prohibited by law.

The license holder must rent a data storage service within Anguilla to store copies of their data.

What are the requirements for a company to obtain a gambling license in Anguilla?

Obtaining a gambling license in Anguilla is a complex process. It requires company registration, the submission of numerous documents, background checks on directors and beneficial owners, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. It is also important to be aware of many details; for example, advertising for the gambling business must not damage Anguilla’s business reputation, and sub-licensing is strictly prohibited. We therefore recommend entrusting all matters to specialists.

A company planning to obtain an Anguilla gambling license must:

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establish internal policies (AML/KYC) and internal control policies;
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identify customers and monitor established business relationships;
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comply with international sanctions regimes;
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retain customer data;

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report suspicious transactions and operations;
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ensure that shareholders and owners have a good business reputation;
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adopt a risk-based approach in the course of licensed activities and take into account the risks identified in the national risk assessment.

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Restricted markets and territories for the Anguilla license

There are countries in which it is not permitted to operate a gambling business using an Anguilla license. These include Australia, Austria, the Comoros, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, and all countries on the FATF blacklist (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran, Myanmar).

Our specialists will be on hand and available to answer any questions at every stage.

Stages of the service

We provide a service for obtaining an Anjouan gambling license in several stages.

Selecting a jurisdiction for the registration of an offshore company, preparing documents

Company registration

Preparation of AML-related documents and internal guidelines for the purpose of obtaining a license

Submitting a license application

Payment of the license fee

Due diligence on the company’s directors, shareholders and beneficial owners

Setting up a subsidiary payment agent in Europe to open a bank account

Opening a bank account for a payment agent company

The processing time for the authorisation is 8–12 weeks.

Additional services

charged separately

opening a private bank account;
registering a domain;
undergoing a technical audit;
software certification;
verification of the source of funds.

Can the Anjouan license be used to serve customers from countries not subject to restrictions, and how is this monitored?

Yes, the Anjouan license allows you to serve customers from most countries, except those listed in the restrictions (e.g. the US, the UK, Germany, etc.). We help set up geolocation and customer verification (KYC) systems to prevent access by players from restricted jurisdictions and to comply with regulatory requirements.

What are the main risks and challenges that may arise during the application process and subsequent use of the Anjouan license?

The main risks relate to strict requirements regarding business transparency, AML/KYC policies and the vetting of shareholders. It is also important to bear in mind that sub-licensing is prohibited, and breaches of regulatory standards may lead to the revocation of the license. We help to minimise these risks by meticulously preparing documents and advising on compliance with all regulations.

Is the physical presence of staff or an office in Anjouan required to obtain and maintain a license?

The physical presence of staff in Anguilla is not required. However, the license holder is obliged to rent a data storage service within Anguilla. We assist with all technical and legal aspects so that you can run your business remotely whilst fully complying with regulatory requirements.

Cases:

CASE: How to recover frozen $600,000

The client faced a problem with frozen funds in the account of his international company. The bank where the account was held was in the process of liquidation and froze all funds while starting an audit of its clients.

CASE: Forgotten $400,000

Our client decided to completely liquidate his company, established about 10 years ago in Latvia. During the liquidation process and communication with the bank, we discovered that the client had $400,000 in the account for several years — money everyone had forgotten about.