Anjouan Gaming Software Supplier Licence: 2026 Guide
An Anjouan gaming software supplier licence is the B2B authorisation that lets a platform provider, game studio, or aggregator supply software to Anjouan-licensed operators. The Anjouan Gaming Commission issues it under the Computer Gaming Licensing Act No. 007 of 2005. Since July 2025 it runs alongside a B2B licence recognition certificate for suppliers that already hold a licence elsewhere. This guide covers who needs the licence and the two routes to hold it. It also sets out the full cost, the technical conditions, and what the authorisation does not cover.
Key facts
- Regulator: Anjouan Gaming Commission, under the Computer Gaming Licensing Act No. 007 of 2005
- Two supplier routes: a full Anjouan B2B licence, or a B2B licence recognition certificate
- Recognition rule enforced from 1 July 2025, with a 90-day grace period for existing suppliers
- B2B covers software, platform, game, payment, and compliance-technology vendors, and does not hold player funds
- Full annual cost commonly runs about 20,000 to 30,000 USD once setup and compliance are added
- Scope: supply is authorised to Anjouan-licensed operators; the EU, the UK, and the US each need their own national licence
What the Anjouan gaming software supplier licence covers
Anjouan is an autonomous island in the Union of the Comoros, and its online gaming regime runs on the Computer Gaming Licensing Act No. 007 of 2005. The framework splits authorisations into two classes by who you serve. A B2C licence covers an operator that runs games and holds the player relationship. A B2B licence covers a supplier that provides the platform, games, or software without touching player funds. So a software supplier sits firmly on the B2B side of the line.
The B2B class reaches a wide set of vendors. It applies to software developers, platform providers, game studios, aggregators, and payment or compliance-technology suppliers that work with Anjouan-licensed operators. For the wider jurisdiction overview, the Anjouan gaming licence pillar sets out the framework end to end. For the general supplier requirement set, the Anjouan B2B licence for platform providers guide covers the eligibility and document conditions in full.
Two routes for suppliers: full B2B licence or recognition certificate
A supplier can hold its status in one of two ways. The first is a full, standalone Anjouan B2B licence issued directly by the Commission. The second is a B2B licence recognition certificate, which recognises a licence the supplier already holds in another jurisdiction. Both routes let you supply software and content to Anjouan B2C licensees legally. The route you pick depends mainly on whether you are already licensed elsewhere.
| Route | Best suited to | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Full Anjouan B2B licence | Suppliers with no existing B2B licence | Direct authorisation from the Commission |
| B2B recognition certificate | Suppliers already licensed in a recognised hub | Recognition of an existing foreign licence |
The recognition certificate carries its own annual fee, and it usually costs less than a full standalone licence. Because the published tariff moves, confirm the current figure with the Commission or your agent before you budget. Either route ties you to ongoing gaming licensing compliance, so the choice affects your setup cost more than your day-to-day obligations.
The B2B licence recognition programme
The Commission formalised the supplier rule through its B2B licence recognition programme. From 1 July 2025, every B2B provider working with an Anjouan-licensed operator must hold either a local Anjouan B2B licence or an approved recognition certificate. The regulator set a 90-day grace period from that enforcement date so existing suppliers could regularise their status.
Eligibility for the recognition route turns on your existing licensing. The programme is aimed at suppliers already licensed in a recognised jurisdiction, for example Malta, the Isle of Man, or Romania. A supplier holding a Malta Gaming Authority B2B licence, for instance, applies for recognition rather than a fresh standalone licence. If you hold no licence anywhere yet, plan for the full Anjouan B2B route instead. Confirm the current eligibility list in writing before you file.
Who needs an Anjouan software supplier licence
The need for an Anjouan gaming software supplier licence is decided by function, not label. If your business supplies software, games, or platform technology to an operator that holds an Anjouan B2C licence, you fall inside the B2B rule. That captures RGS providers, casino game studios, sportsbook platform vendors, and aggregators that route third-party content into a licensed casino.
Payment and compliance-technology vendors sit inside the same rule when they supply Anjouan licensees. So a payment gateway or a KYC-tooling provider integrated into a licensed operator needs recognition too. If you are unsure whether a specific integration triggers the requirement, treat it as in-scope until the Commission confirms otherwise. The operator you supply carries exposure when you are not covered.
Cost of an Anjouan gaming software supplier licence
The headline fee is only part of the picture. The full annual cost of an Anjouan gaming software supplier licence commonly lands in the region of 20,000 to 30,000 USD. That figure adds corporate setup, technical certification, and compliance. A recognition certificate reduces the licence line itself, but the surrounding costs still apply. The table below sets out the components a supplier should budget for.
| Cost element | Notes |
|---|---|
| B2B licence or recognition certificate | Annual; recognition route usually costs less |
| Company and registered agent | Setup plus annual maintenance |
| RNG and game testing | Accredited lab fees, such as BMM or GLI |
| Compliance function | Ongoing officer retainer or in-house cost |
| Legal and document preparation | One-off, per application |
Two figures move the total the most. First, testing costs scale with how many games or studios you file. Second, your corporate structure drives annual maintenance. For the incorporation side, iGaming corporate setup keeps the entity and the licence application on the same schedule. Verify every current fee with the Commission before you commit, because the framework does not publish a fixed supplier tariff.
Technical requirements: RNG certificates and server hosting
The Commission checks the software before it clears a supplier. You file game descriptions and random number generator certificates from an accredited testing lab such as BMM or GLI. If your titles run provably-fair or smart-contract logic, raise that early. The framework does not state whether a smart-contract audit replaces a traditional RNG certificate. For preparing the technical dossier, RNG testing and platform consultancy support helps you file the right evidence the first time.
Server hosting is the open question suppliers ask most. Published guidance points to a local hosting or mirroring expectation, but the Act does not publish detailed technical specifications. Public guidance does not say whether a B2B remote game server can run on global cloud infrastructure and serve operators by API. It also does not say whether the hardware must stay local. The same gap covers whether each new game title needs a separate filing when you expand your catalogue. Confirm both points in writing with the Commission before you design the integration.
Application and timeline for suppliers
The Anjouan gaming software supplier licence follows the same application structure as the operator route. You register a company and appoint a local agent. Then you compile the corporate and technical file, submit it for a completeness check, pass due diligence, and receive the authorisation on approval. Recognition applicants file their existing foreign licence and its supporting evidence instead of building the full technical case from scratch. For the stage-by-stage sequence, the Anjouan gaming licence application steps apply to both classes.
Regulator review of a complete file commonly runs about four to eight weeks. Document preparation happens before that, and it is where most of the calendar time goes. Personal KYC records and reference letters usually need to be recent and certified, so gathering, notarising, and translating them adds lead time. For the full document set, the Anjouan gaming licence requirements list the personal and corporate papers the Commission expects.
What the supplier licence does not cover
An Anjouan B2B authorisation covers supply to Anjouan-licensed operators. It does not automatically license you to supply operators in other jurisdictions. Regulated markets run their own supplier regimes, so a Malta or Romania-licensed casino needs its supplier to hold the matching local approval. Confirm each target market’s rule before you assume one certificate travels.
The authorisation also does not reach players directly, and it does not open restricted markets. The European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States each require their own national licences. British-facing supply, for example, needs approval from the UK Gambling Commission. One more point matters for the operators you serve. An Anjouan B2C operator that integrates an uncertified supplier carries its own compliance exposure. That is why licensed operators now ask for your certificate before they connect your content.
What suppliers most often get wrong
The first mistake is assuming the recognition certificate is automatic. It is a filing with eligibility conditions, and a supplier with no existing licence cannot shortcut into it. The second is leaving the server-hosting question unanswered until integration, when the answer shapes your whole architecture.
The third is treating one certificate as global coverage. It authorises supply to Anjouan licensees, nothing wider. Map your AML controls to a recognised standard as well. Many suppliers map their controls to the Financial Action Task Force framework, which you can review at fatf-gafi.org. Settle the eligibility, hosting, and scope questions in writing first, then file a complete package rather than a fast one.
Frequently asked questions
Do software suppliers need an Anjouan gaming licence?
Yes. Since 1 July 2025, any B2B provider supplying software, games, or platform technology to an Anjouan-licensed operator must hold a licence. That means either a full Anjouan B2B licence or a B2B licence recognition certificate. The Anjouan Gaming Commission enforces the rule through its recognition programme. Suppliers had a 90-day grace period from the enforcement date to regularise their status.
What is the difference between a full B2B licence and a recognition certificate?
A full B2B licence is a standalone authorisation the Commission issues directly to a supplier. A recognition certificate instead recognises a licence the supplier already holds in another jurisdiction, and it usually costs less each year. Both let you supply Anjouan B2C licensees legally. The right route depends on whether you are already licensed elsewhere.
Do I need a licence from another jurisdiction to get a recognition certificate?
The recognition route is aimed at suppliers already licensed in a recognised hub, for example Malta, the Isle of Man, or Romania. A supplier with no existing licence generally applies for the full Anjouan B2B licence instead. Confirm the current eligibility list with the Commission before you file, because the recognised-jurisdiction set can change.
Does an Anjouan software supplier licence let me supply operators in other countries?
No. The authorisation covers supply to Anjouan-licensed operators. Other regulated markets run their own supplier regimes, so a casino licensed in Malta or Romania needs its supplier to hold the matching local approval. Check each target market’s rule before assuming one certificate covers cross-border supply.
Do B2B game servers have to be hosted in Anjouan?
Published guidance points to a local hosting or mirroring expectation, but the Computer Gaming Licensing Act does not publish detailed technical specifications. Whether a B2B remote game server can sit on global cloud infrastructure and serve operators by API is not defined in public. Confirm the current hosting requirement in writing with the Commission before you build the integration.
How much does an Anjouan gaming software supplier licence cost?
The full annual cost commonly runs about 20,000 to 30,000 USD once corporate setup, testing, and compliance are added. A recognition certificate reduces the licence line, though the surrounding costs still apply. The framework does not publish a fixed supplier tariff, so verify the current figures with the Commission before you budget.
How long does the supplier application take?
Regulator review of a complete file commonly runs about four to eight weeks. Document preparation happens first and usually takes longer than the review itself. Recognition applicants can move faster, because they file an existing foreign licence rather than building the full technical case from scratch.
What happens if an operator integrates an unlicensed supplier?
An Anjouan B2C operator that connects an uncertified supplier carries its own compliance exposure. For that reason, licensed operators now ask suppliers for a valid certificate before integration. Holding either the B2B licence or the recognition certificate lets the operator connect your content without that risk.
Next steps
An Anjouan gaming software supplier licence comes down to two choices: the full B2B licence or the recognition certificate. What settles it is how you answer the hosting and scope questions before you file. Settle eligibility, server hosting, and cross-market supply in writing with the Commission first. Once your route and technical evidence are set, the application follows a fairly standard path. Contact contact@licencegaming.com or call +356 99408536 to confirm your route and review the file before you submit.