1. Anjouan (Anjouan) [Statutory business and tax advantages] of an international banking license
Statutory tax exemptions
Exemption from corporate income tax for offshore businesses (10% only for local businesses), Dividend tax 0%, Capital gains tax 0%, And no value added tax (VAT).
Global remote operations
Business can be carried out for global customers, No geographical restrictions. There is no legal requirement to establish a local physical office, Support comprehensive remote operations.
Very fast approval cycle
The overall approval cycle is significantly shorter than that in traditional banking license jurisdictions. After submitting your complete application package, The official review stage only takes 3-4 weeks, The overall license cycle is about 6-8 weeks.
Compliance access to crypto assets
Support digital asset services. When explicitly authorized in the business plan, A multi-asset wallet that can legally operate a mix of fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies, Stablecoin payment and asset tokenization.

2. international banking license (Class A) [Statutory business scope and capital]
| Review feature categories | Legal requirements and business authority definition |
|---|---|
| Core banking permissions | Allows acceptance of global customer deposits (savings, current, regular); Provide multi-currency accounts and IBAN services; grant loans, Lines of Credit and Trade Finance; Carry out international transfers and cross-border payments; Issue debit card, Credit cards and virtual cards. |
| Digital Banking and FinTech | Allow full online banking operations (Neobank), E-wallets and mobile banking, API Open Banking Interface, As well as virtual accounts and white label BaaS solutions. |
| Legal minimum registered capital | The minimum registered capital requirement is 500,000 Dollar (USD). Capital must be legal funds, Bank deposit certificate required, And fully used to maintain daily operations and risk reserves. |
| Shareholdings and Qualifications of Shareholders | At least 1 natural person or legal person shareholder, Can be held by overseas legal persons 100% ownership. Shareholders must have good business reputation and financial background, No criminal or bankruptcy record. |
3. [Corporate governance structure and senior management staffing] for international banking licenses
Board of Directors (Board of Directors): At least 2 natural person members. Must have finance, Banking or management background, Responsible for major strategic and risk decisions.
senior management (Senior Management): Must include Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Compliance Officer (CO), Risk Officer (CRO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), With accounting/auditing qualifications), IT Director (CTO).
Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Specialist: A compliance officer familiar with the AML/CFT framework and with regulatory experience must be appointed, and Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Can concurrently serve as compliance officer).
Operations Manager (Operations Head): Must have bank backend operations experience, Ensure daily liquidation and accounting management.
internal audit function (Internal Audit): Compliance and risk systems must be reviewed regularly, Issue an independent report to the Board of Directors and AFSA.

4. Submit to Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AFSA) [Core review document list]
| File category | Submission details for statutory requirements |
|---|---|
| Executive personal and due diligence documents | Passport and proof of address for each director/shareholder; Certificate of no criminal record (notarized); Bank credit certificate; Resume and academic certificates; KYC Questionnaire and Funding Source Statement. |
| Business and Financial Planning | Detailed business plan (Business Plan); Financial forecast three-year model; Corporate governance structure and function allocation chart. |
| Compliance and Cybersecurity Architecture | Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) Policy Document; Information system security strategy (such as adopting a digital banking model). |
5. Anjouan International Banking License Application and Regulatory Review Process
Stage one: Preliminary preparation (1week)
Complete architectural structure design and personal file collection, Prepare business plan and AML compliance policy documents.
Stage 2: Formal application (1week)
Complete company registration, Get a registration certificate, MOA&AOA. Formal submission of complete application package to AFSA.
Stage three: review stage (3-4week)
AFSA conducts background checks, Fund legality verification, Regulatory inquiries and internal compliance program reviews.
Stage four: License Approval (1week)
After passing the review and paying government fees,, Officially issued a Class A international banking license (the overall license takes approximately 6-8 week, Right now 1.5-2 months).
Stage five: System integration and technology launch (4week)
Connect core banking systems and compliance software, Completed the construction of the technical environment (the overall official launch totaled approximately 1-2 months).
6. Bank license daily compliance, Annual review declaration and [license renewal requirements]
Annual mandatory audit and reporting: once a year, Audited financial statements must be signed by a recognized accountant, and submit an annual report containing audited financial statements and operating summary.
AML Semi-Annual Compliance Report: Once every six months, Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) statistics and customer review reports must be submitted to regulatory authorities.
Corporate Governance and Employee Training: The board of directors must meet quarterly to review financial and risk matters; AML and compliance awareness education training for employees must be organized twice a year.
Annual license renewal and fee settlement: The license is valid for 1 year, Automatically renew every year. Renewal requires submission of annual audit report, Declaration of compliance and payment on time 10,000 USD annual fee and 10,000 USD regulatory fees.

7. Anjouan International Bank License [Government Fees and Total Budget Details]
| Charge or operation category | Statutory fees and total market budget (USD) |
|---|---|
| Upfront government license fee | Government application fee 15,000 USD; License issuance fee 5,000 USD. |
| annual government maintenance fee | annual supervision fee 10,000 USD; Annual renewal fee 10,000 USD. |
| Agency services and overall budget | Hong Kong Huitong full case agency service fee (including full consultant, Compliance document writing, Executive affiliation and interview guidance) starting price is 360,000 USD. It is estimated that the total budget for the overall implementation of the customer is 400,000 – 500,000 USD between. |
8. Ganghuitong provides enterprises with full-process services for company registration and license application., Covers preliminary assessment, document preparation, Application submission and subsequent compliance support.
Corporate establishment and personnel allocation
Assistance with company registration in Anjouan. Provide professional executive affiliation and personnel structure construction, Ensure C.E.O., Compliance officer, Key functions such as MLRO and CFO meet regulatory requirements.
Business plan and legal drafting
write detailed 3 Annual financial forecast and business plan, Prepare AML/CFT operation manual and information system security strategy that are fully compliant with AFSA standards.
Official application and full agency
Assist in preparing notarization of personal criminal record, Submit information to competent authorities and respond to compliance inquiries. The application period depends on the completeness of the materials, Shareholder and management due diligence and regulatory review progress.