Licensing Advisory

Gambling License Acquisition

IGABroker secures iGaming licenses for operators in the four jurisdictions that matter in 2026: Anjouan, Vanuatu, Tobique, and Curaçao. One fixed quote, one point of contact, full application handled end to end.

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Core Jurisdictions
2-6
Weeks (Fastest Route)
0-1%
GGR Tax Range
100%
Crypto-Compatible
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Choose Your Jurisdiction

Four licenses, four strategies

Anjouan

2 - 6 Weeks

The Anjouan gaming license, issued under the authority of the Union of the Comoros, has become the most popular offshore licensing route for new iGaming and crypto gambling operators. One all-vertical license, no tax on gross gaming revenue, no local office requirement, and issuance in as little as 2 to 6 weeks make it the fastest credible path from concept to a live, licensed operation.

0% GGR Tax 1 Year (Annual Renewal) Not Required Crypto Permitted
From ~€18,000 / Year 1Indicative Cost
Anjouan License ↗

Vanuatu

4 - 8 Weeks

The Vanuatu Interactive Gaming License is issued under the Interactive Gaming Act [Cap 261] through the modernized VGA digital portal. With a €5,000 application fee, €10,000 annual fee, a flat 1% GGR tax, validity of up to 15 years, and explicit acceptance of crypto and Provably Fair gaming, it is one of the most cost-competitive formal government licenses available in 2026.

1% GGR Tax Up to 15 Years Vanuatu Entity Required Crypto & Provably Fair Permitted
€5,000 App + €10,000 / YearIndicative Cost
Vanuatu License ↗

Tobique

4 - 8 Weeks

The Tobique gaming license is issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission under the sovereign authority of the Tobique First Nation (Neqotkuk) in New Brunswick, Canada. Launched under the Tobique Gaming Act 2023, it has rapidly become the middle path of offshore licensing: faster and cheaper than post-reform Curaçao, more credible with banks and payment providers than budget island licenses, with 0% GGR tax and up to five domains under one license.

0% GGR Tax 1 Year (Annual Renewal) Not Required Crypto & Fiat Supported
From ~€43,000 / Year 1Indicative Cost
Tobique License ↗

Curaçao

2 - 6 Months

The Curaçao gaming license has been rebuilt from the ground up. Under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), the old master and sub-license system is gone: the Curaçao Gaming Authority now licenses every operator directly, maintains a public register, and enforces real compliance. The result is a more expensive but far more credible license - the jurisdiction of choice for serious operators including the largest crypto casinos in the world.

0% GGR Tax Ongoing (Annual CGA Fees) Local Substance Required Crypto Permitted (Strict AML)
~€4,600 App + ~€24,600 / Year CGA FeesIndicative Cost
Curaçao License ↗
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Side by Side

2026 jurisdiction comparison

Anjouan Vanuatu Tobique Curaçao
RegulatorAnjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) / Anjouan Betting & Gaming BoardVanuatu Dept. of Customs & Inland Revenue / Vanuatu Gaming Authority (VGA)Tobique Gaming Commission (TGC), Tobique First Nation, CanadaCuraçao Gaming Authority (CGA)
Indicative CostFrom ~€18,000 / Year 1€5,000 App + €10,000 / YearFrom ~€43,000 / Year 1~€4,600 App + ~€24,600 / Year CGA Fees
Timeline2 - 6 Weeks4 - 8 Weeks4 - 8 Weeks2 - 6 Months
GGR Tax0% GGR Tax1% GGR Tax0% GGR Tax0% GGR Tax
Corporate Tax0% Corporate Tax0% Corporate TaxNo Local Corporate TaxLow Profit Tax Regime
Validity1 Year (Annual Renewal)Up to 15 Years1 Year (Annual Renewal)Ongoing (Annual CGA Fees)
Local PresenceNot RequiredVanuatu Entity RequiredNot RequiredLocal Substance Required
CryptoCrypto PermittedCrypto & Provably Fair PermittedCrypto & Fiat SupportedCrypto Permitted (Strict AML)
Best ForStartups, crypto casinos, and operators that need to launch fast at the lowest credible costCrypto-native platforms and operators targeting Asia-Pacific who want long license validity at minimal costOperators who need stronger banking and payment provider credibility than budget offshore licenses provideScaling operators who need the banking, PSP, and industry recognition of an established jurisdiction
DetailsFull Anjouan Guide ↗Full Vanuatu Guide ↗Full Tobique Guide ↗Full Curaçao Guide ↗

Indicative figures based on published 2026 fee schedules and typical all-in engagement costs. Exact quotes are provided per project, itemized and fixed, before engagement.

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How It Works

From decision to license, handled

1

Jurisdiction Strategy

We map your products, target markets, payment stack, and budget against the four jurisdictions and recommend the right license - or sequence of licenses.

2

Structure & Documents

Company formation, KYC packs for all key persons, business plan, AML/CFT and responsible gaming policies - the full application file, prepared to regulator standard.

3

Submission & Review

We file through the correct authorized channel, handle all regulator correspondence and clarification requests, and keep the review on schedule.

4

Issuance & Compliance

License issued. We set up your renewal and reporting calendar, geo-blocking verification, and ongoing compliance so the license stays clean.

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Licensing FAQ

Common questions, straight answers

For most new operators the practical shortlist is Anjouan (fastest and cheapest credible option, from roughly €18,000 in 2 to 6 weeks), Tobique (stronger payment provider acceptance at around €43,000 year one), Vanuatu (a 15-year government license with a 1% GGR tax), and Curaçao (the established mid-tier under the new CGA regime, from roughly €50,000 all-in year one). The right choice depends on your target markets, payment stack, and growth plan - IGABroker advises on the sequencing as part of every engagement.
Anjouan typically completes in 2 to 6 weeks, Tobique and Vanuatu in 4 to 8 weeks, and Curaçao in 2 to 6 months under the new CGA two-phase assessment. In every jurisdiction, the quality of the application file is the biggest driver of speed, which is exactly what IGABroker manages end to end.
Yes. All four jurisdictions - Anjouan, Vanuatu, Tobique, and Curaçao - explicitly permit crypto gambling under their standard licenses, subject to AML/KYC obligations. Vanuatu additionally accepts the Provably Fair RNG methodology, and Curaçao licenses the largest crypto casinos in the world under its strict AML framework.
Everything between your decision and your license: jurisdiction selection, corporate structuring and incorporation, the complete application pack (KYC files, business plan, AML/CFT and responsible gaming policies), submission through the correct authorized channel, regulator correspondence, and the post-issuance compliance calendar. You get one fixed itemized quote and one point of contact.
No. All offshore licenses require geo-blocking of locally regulated markets such as the USA, UK, and regulated EU member states - those markets require domestic licenses. Offshore licenses are built for open international markets across LATAM, Asia, Africa, and other territories without local licensing regimes.
Yes. We regularly handle migrations - for example moving from a legacy structure to Anjouan or Tobique, or upgrading from an entry-level license to Curaçao CGA paper as banking needs grow. Because we also broker iGaming M&A, we structure licensing with your eventual exit or acquisition in mind.

Start your licensing engagement

Tell us what you're building and where you want to operate. A senior advisor responds within 24 hours with a jurisdiction recommendation and a fixed, itemized quote.

1You submit this form, treated with strict confidentiality
2We assess your products, markets, and payment requirements
3You receive a jurisdiction recommendation and fixed quote
4We run the full application through to license issuance