Offshore
Alderney licence.
AGCC
Tier-1 offshore alternative for operators wanting a low-tax licence with strong regulator narrative.
What the regulator asks for
Year one cost
£17,500 entry; banded thereafter
Year-1 entry £17,500; thereafter banded by NGY (£35k-£400k cap). Zero gaming duty, zero corporate, zero VAT.
Timeline
12-16 weeks
AGCC is risk-based and selective.
Gaming tax
Zero gaming duty. Zero corporate tax on gaming profits. Zero VAT.
Marketing climate
Light local rules. Operators carry destination-market obligations.
The market
Alderney Gambling Control Commission. 120+ active licences. Risk-based regulator with substance requirements scaled to the operator's size and risk profile.
How the application runs
AGCC application; integrity, technical, financial dossier.
Ongoing compliance
AGCC AML and RG regulations.
What you can and cannot say
Light local rules.
The honest read
What it means for your plan
Tier-1 offshore. More credible than Curaçao or Anjouan, less costly than Malta or Isle of Man. Best for operators wanting British-Crown-Dependency credibility without the IoM cost.
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