If you supply software, games, aggregation, or payment services to online casinos, you have probably been asked whether you hold an Anjouan B2B licence — or, more precisely, an Anjouan B2B Recognition Certificate. For B2B providers serving the offshore iGaming market, this certificate has become a practical requirement to work with Anjouan-licensed operators. This guide explains what it is, who needs it, how it differs from a B2C operator licence, and how to obtain it in 2026.
What the Anjouan B2B Recognition Certificate Is
The Anjouan Gaming Board (AGB) issues two broad categories of authorisation. The first is the B2C operator licence, held by the casino or sportsbook that takes bets from players. The second is the B2B Recognition Certificate, held by the suppliers that provide products and services to those licensed operators — game studios, platform providers, aggregators, random number generator (RNG) vendors, and payment service providers.
The B2B certificate formally recognises a supplier as an approved counterparty for Anjouan-licensed operators. It is not a licence to take bets; it is a recognition that the supplier meets the AGB’s compliance and integrity standards and may therefore be integrated by any operator holding an Anjouan B2C licence.
Who Needs It
You need an Anjouan B2B Recognition Certificate if you are a:
- Game studio or content provider — supplying slots, live casino, table games, or crash games to operators
- Platform or turnkey provider — supplying the casino management system that operators run on
- Aggregator — distributing third-party game content to operators through a single integration
- RNG or testing vendor — providing certified randomness or game-fairness services
- Payment service provider or PSP — handling deposits, withdrawals, and settlement for operators
If your customers are licensed operators rather than end players, the B2B certificate is the correct authorisation. Increasingly, operators will not integrate a supplier that cannot demonstrate B2B recognition in their licensing jurisdiction, because the operator’s own compliance depends on using approved suppliers.
B2B Certificate vs B2C Operator Licence
| Aspect | B2C Operator Licence | B2B Recognition Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Holder | Casino / sportsbook operator | Software, content or payment supplier |
| Permits | Taking bets from players | Supplying products to licensed operators |
| Player-facing | Yes | No |
| Core requirement | AML/KYC, player funds, geo-blocking | Product integrity, corporate fitness, technical compliance |
| Why it matters | Legal right to operate | Right to be integrated by operators |
The two are complementary. An operator needs a B2C Anjouan gambling licence to run a casino; a supplier needs the B2B Recognition Certificate to sell into that ecosystem. Many groups that both operate and supply hold both.
Requirements for the B2B Certificate
The AGB assesses B2B applicants on corporate fitness and product integrity rather than on player-protection measures. Typical requirements include:
- Incorporation documents of the supplying entity
- KYC for directors and beneficial owners (10%+ ownership)
- A description of the products or services supplied
- Technical compliance evidence — for game content, RNG certification from an accredited testing laboratory
- AML/compliance policy appropriate to a B2B supplier
- Source-of-funds documentation for the corporate entity
Because B2B providers do not hold player funds or take bets, the compliance burden is lighter than a B2C licence, and the timeline is correspondingly faster — typically a few weeks for a well-prepared application.
Why Anjouan for B2B
Anjouan has become a default offshore jurisdiction for B2C operators because of its speed, cost, and crypto-readiness. That operator base creates a natural market for B2B suppliers: if a large share of new offshore casinos are licensed in Anjouan, suppliers need to be recognised there to sell to them. The B2B Recognition Certificate is the mechanism that lets a game studio or PSP plug into that operator base cleanly.
The same advantages that draw operators — fast turnaround, sensible cost, no GGR tax, acceptance of crypto flows — make Anjouan an efficient base for B2B recognition too. For suppliers already serving Anjouan-licensed operators informally, formalising the relationship with a B2B certificate removes a compliance risk for both sides.
How to Obtain It
- Confirm your category — game content, platform, aggregator, RNG, or payments. This determines the technical evidence required.
- Prepare corporate documentation — incorporation, KYC, beneficial ownership, source of funds.
- Assemble technical compliance — for game content, obtain RNG/fairness certification from an accredited lab if not already held.
- Submit the application to the AGB with the product description and compliance policy.
- Respond to AGB review — clarifications are common; a complete first submission shortens the cycle.
- Receive the B2B Recognition Certificate and begin formally supplying Anjouan-licensed operators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anjouan B2B certificate the same as a gambling licence?
No. A gambling (B2C) licence permits taking bets from players. A B2B Recognition Certificate permits supplying products and services to licensed operators. Suppliers need the B2B certificate; operators need the B2C gambling licence.
Who issues the Anjouan B2B Recognition Certificate?
The Anjouan Gaming Board (AGB), the same authority that issues B2C operator licences.
How long does the B2B certificate take?
Because B2B providers do not hold player funds, the compliance review is lighter than a B2C licence — typically a few weeks for a complete, well-prepared application.
Do payment providers need an Anjouan B2B certificate?
If you process deposits and withdrawals for Anjouan-licensed operators, B2B recognition formalises your status as an approved counterparty and reduces compliance friction for the operators you serve.
Can one group hold both B2B and B2C?
Yes. Groups that both operate casinos and supply content or payments commonly hold a B2C operator licence and a B2B Recognition Certificate in parallel.
Conclusion
The Anjouan B2B Recognition Certificate is the formal route for software, content, aggregation, and payment providers to sell into the growing base of Anjouan-licensed operators. It is lighter and faster than a B2C licence because it assesses corporate and product integrity rather than player protection. If your customers are licensed operators, B2B recognition is increasingly a precondition for integration. Legarithm handles B2B Recognition Certificate applications alongside Anjouan B2C operator licences — from documentation to AGB submission.
Full guide: Anjouan Gaming License: The Complete 2026 Guide — cost, requirements, the application process and jurisdiction comparisons in one place.
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