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ALD · Tier 1
Alderney
Compact Crown Dependency licence with a respected B2B reputation, efficient regulator, and lower fee base than Malta or Gibraltar.
At a Glance
- Setup
- £25K–£40K
- Annual
- £35K–£70K
- Timeline
- 14–20 weeks
- Tax
- 0% GGR
- Markets
- Global ex-restricted
- Tier
- 1
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +B2B platform and software suppliers (Gambling Software Certificate)
- +Boutique B2C brands wanting Crown Dependency reputation at lower cost
- +Groups that value a small, responsive regulator (AGCC)
- +Operators using Alderney as a hub for white-label downstream
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Smaller licensee community than Malta — less peer-network depth
- !No EU passporting (post-Brexit Crown Dependency status)
- !Substance expectations real even on a small island
Permitted Verticals
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