Updated 27 September 2026. Author: Gambling Soft team.
Short answer: an Anjouan gaming license with company registration costs $28,000 at Gambling Soft, and the typical time from a complete document package to the issued license is 4-8 weeks (typical, check with the regulator). One Anjouan license covers online casino, sports betting and poker. It is the cheapest of the five licenses we help to obtain (Tobique $50,000, Kahnawake $60,000, Malta $70,000, Curacao $75,000) and the usual choice for a first casino: a new operator with an entry-level platform (Violet, $8,500) and an Anjouan license starts with a total of $36,500 in software and licensing, before hosting, payment providers and marketing. Full price list: online casino software pricing 2026.
What an Anjouan gaming license is
Anjouan is an island of the Union of the Comoros in the Indian Ocean. Its gaming regulator issues an online gambling license to companies registered on the island. The regime is offshore: the license is aimed at operators who work with international players and do not target markets with their own local licensing (for example the UK, most of the EU, the US states). For a start-up casino it plays the same role as the Curacao license did for many years: it makes the casino legal, allows you to open accounts with payment providers and game suppliers, and shows players that the site is licensed.
Key features (typical for this jurisdiction, check the current rules with the regulator before applying):
- One license covers casino games, sports betting, poker and lotteries; there is no need to buy separate licenses for each product.
- The licensee is a local company registered in Anjouan; we register it for you as part of the service.
- Founders and directors pass KYC: identity, address, source of funds, criminal record.
- The license is issued for one year and renewed annually; the renewal is paid separately.
- No corporate tax on gaming revenue in the jurisdiction itself; taxes in the countries where the owners live are their own matter.
How much an Anjouan gaming license costs in 2026
Our price for the license together with company registration is $28,000, one-time. It covers the work from the first document to the issued license; the annual renewal in the following years is paid separately and its amount depends on the regulator’s tariff at that time. The table below compares the five licenses we work with. Prices are for the license with company registration in the jurisdiction, as listed on the list of licenses.
| License (with company registration) | Price (USD) | Typical timeline | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjouan gaming license | $28,000 | 4-8 weeks | First casino, international players, budget start |
| Tobique gaming license | $50,000 | depends on the regulator | Operators who want a North American licensing body |
| Kahnawake gaming license | $60,000 | depends on the regulator | Established operators, stronger reputation with banks |
| Malta gaming license | $70,000 | several months | EU-facing operators, regulated markets |
| Curacao gaming license | $75,000 | depends on the regulator | Operators who need the best-known offshore license |
Timelines other than Anjouan are given by the regulators and change; we tell the current expectation before the invoice.
Anjouan vs Curacao: which one to choose
Both are offshore licenses for international operators. Curacao is older and better known; since its reform the requirements and the price grew. Anjouan is cheaper and faster and has become the usual entry license for new operators since 2023-2024. The comparison below is our practical view; check the current terms with each regulator.
| Criterion | Anjouan | Curacao |
|---|---|---|
| Price with company registration (Gambling Soft) | $28,000 | $75,000 |
| Typical time to issue | 4-8 weeks after a complete package | longer, depends on the regulator’s queue |
| Requirements | local company, KYC of founders, AML/KYC policy, business plan | local company, KYC, AML/KYC, business plan, more reporting and compliance duties |
| Recognition by payment providers | accepted by most crypto and many card processors that work with offshore casinos; some banks ask for extra checks | the widest recognition among offshore licenses |
| Recognition by game providers | accepted by aggregators and most providers that serve offshore markets | accepted by almost all providers |
| Annual renewal | paid, cheaper | paid, more expensive |
| Best for | first casino, crypto casino, budget up to $60,000 | growing operator with a marketing budget who needs the best-known offshore license |
Our recommendation for a new operator: start with Anjouan, launch, collect real numbers for 6-12 months, and move to Curacao or Malta when the player base and the payment volume justify it. The casino software does not change when the license changes; only the license number in the footer and the payment accounts.
Documents you need
The regulator checks the people behind the company and the business itself. A typical package for each founder, director and beneficial owner:
- Passport copy, notarised or certified.
- Proof of address not older than 3 months (utility bill or bank statement).
- CV with work history.
- Criminal record certificate from the country of residence.
- Bank reference or another proof of source of funds.
For the company and the casino:
- Business plan: target markets, products (casino, betting, poker), marketing channels, first-year budget.
- AML/KYC policy and responsible gaming policy (we provide templates adapted to the platform).
- Description of the software, game providers and payment providers.
- Domain name(s) the license will cover.
- Structure of the company: shareholders, directors, ultimate beneficial owners.
Requirements vary from case to case; the regulator can ask for extra documents during the review. Documents not in English are translated.
Step by step: from the first call to the license
- Consultation and quote. You tell us the products, target markets and the owners’ structure. We confirm that Anjouan fits and issue an invoice for $28,000.
- Company registration. After the advance we register the company in Anjouan: name check, founding documents, registered office. Typically 1-2 weeks.
- Document package. You send the KYC documents; we prepare the business plan, policies and the software description, and check the package before filing.
- Filing. We submit the application to the regulator and answer its questions.
- Review. Typically 4-8 weeks after a complete package (check with the regulator). Missing documents are the usual reason for delays.
- License issued. You receive the license certificate and the company documents. The license number goes to the site footer, and we help to open accounts with payment providers and game suppliers.
- Renewal. Before the end of the year you renew the license; we remind you and handle the paperwork on request.
What is included in $28,000
- Registration of the company in Anjouan, registered office and the founding documents.
- Preparation of the application, the business plan, the AML/KYC and responsible gaming policies.
- Filing with the regulator and communication with it until the decision.
- Our fees for the whole process; no hourly billing.
Not included: notarisation and translation of your personal documents, annual renewal in the following years, bank or payment provider account fees, and any extra services the regulator may request in a specific case. We name the expected amounts before the invoice.
Budget of a licensed casino start
The license is one line of the budget. A realistic minimal start with Gambling Soft software (see ready-made casinos):
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Violet online casino with source code | $8,500 |
| Anjouan gaming license with company registration | $28,000 |
| Total software and license | $36,500 |
| Hosting, domain, payment providers, marketing | your own costs; industry estimates from about $1,000 per month before marketing |
Technical launch of the platform takes 7 business days after the advance payment, so the software is usually ready before the license. Accepting real money starts when the license and the payment providers are in place.
FAQ
How much does an Anjouan gaming license cost?
$28,000 with company registration at Gambling Soft, one-time. The annual renewal is paid separately.
How long does it take to get an Anjouan license?
Typically 4-8 weeks after a complete document package is filed, plus 1-2 weeks for the company registration. Check the current timeline with the regulator; incomplete documents are the main cause of delays.
Does one Anjouan license cover casino, betting and poker?
Yes, one license covers all online gambling products of the licensed company.
Can I run a crypto casino under an Anjouan license?
Yes. Crypto payments are common under this license; most crypto processors accept it. For card processing, some providers ask for extra checks.
Do I need to buy the software from you to get the license?
No. The license service is separate. Most clients combine it with a platform because we prepare the software description for the application and set up the license number and payment providers on the site. Contact us via contacts to get a quote.