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
Category 1 first-year £17,500 for qualifying new applicants; renewals banded
AGCC published fees: eligible first-year Category 1 licence £17,500; otherwise new Category 1 applications £35,000. Annual Category 1 renewals depend on annualised net gaming yield, ranging from £35,000 to £400,000. Additional application investigation deposits, associates, equipment tests and Category 2 costs are separate.
Timeline
12-16 weeks
AGCC is risk-based and selective.
Gaming tax
AGCC licensing and eGambling fees are verified by its official published schedule; corporate income tax and any destination-market gaming duties depend on structure and player geography, and are not confirmed by the licence fee table.
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.
For operators planning next steps
From a licence comparison to an operator launch plan
Fees and requirements alone do not establish eligibility or readiness. Confirm current regulatory conditions with the authority and then plan product, payments and implementation.
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