Anjouan eGaming License
Cost
Approximately $25,000 all-in for the first year
Timeline
4-8 weeks
Capital
None
Offshore gaming licence regulated by Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority.
Who it suits
New brands testing markets quickly with minimal cost. Operators excluded from Curaçao or unwilling to wait for the 2024 framework transition.
Compliance load
Light: AML/KYC at onboarding, basic reporting. Aligned with permissive reputation tier.
The acquiring angle
Narrow acquirer pool. Specialist offshore acquirers will underwrite; tier-one EU acquirers will not. Pricing materially higher than MGA, typically 4-7% blended. Reserves 10-20%.
Notes and pitfalls
Operators outgrowing Anjouan and wanting to expand to EU markets typically need to re-license under Curaçao, MGA, or UKGC, restart of acquirer onboarding required.
Reference information, not legal advice. Figures are typical ranges as of 2026.
Anjouan questions.
How do acquirers view the Anjouan licence?
Acquirer acceptance is Narrow. Narrow acquirer pool. Specialist offshore acquirers will underwrite; tier-one EU acquirers will not. Pricing materially higher than MGA, typically 4-7% blended. Reserves 10-20%.
What does the Anjouan cost and how long does it take?
Cost: Approximately $25,000 all-in for the first year. Timeline: 4-8 weeks. Capital: None. These are typical ranges as of 2026; verify with the regulator before budgeting.
Does BZNpay help with Anjouan applications?
No. We are an introducer to acquirers, not a licensing agent. We can tell you how this licence plays with the acquirer pool and introduce you to the partners whose appetite covers it.