Seeking Advice on Setting Up a Privacy-Focused Gambling Affiliate Site

Hello,

I am planning to launch an affiliate website focused on gambling, operating from Germany. As you may know, promoting online casinos without a German license is prohibited under current regulations. Therefore, it is essential for me to build and operate the site in a fully anonymous manner.

At the initial stage, the site is not intended to generate profit. The main goal is to grow traffic and test the concept. Monetization would only begin once a stable flow of visitors is achieved.

My current idea is as follows:

• The entire setup ”“ including hosting and domain ”“ will be handled anonymously, using privacy-focused payment methods such as Monero (XMR) - without any company structure at all.
• Any potential income will be accepted in cryptocurrencies only, with no connection to personal bank accounts.

• If and when the project becomes profitable, I would establish an offshore company structure to serve two purposes:

  1. To keep my identity as the operator concealed.
  2. To enable proper and legal taxation of profits.

The aim is to ensure that while the earnings are taxed (initially in Germany), the origin of the revenue ”“ specifically from non-licensed casinos ”“ remains obscured to avoid legal complications.

Does this approach seem viable to you, or would you suggest a better alternative?

I already have experience in the affiliate marketing space but not within this kind of legal "gray area." That's why I'd appreciate any feedback, potential pitfalls, or suggestions you might have ”“ especially regarding privacy, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Best regards

Last edited: Mar 30, 2025

What Company Setup would you suggest for a company without any cashflow just for data protection for my websites. I live in Germany, is it possible from there to open for exmaple a belize mailbox company without any substance etc.?

What Company Setup would be a good solution for this (max. anonymity and if possible without bookkeeping requirement and not too costly)?
If I then set up an offshore company (without cash flow, bank account etc.) and do not notify the tax office in Germany, what are the chances that they could conclude that I am the owner of the company?
Another general question:
If I set up an offshore company (Dubai, US LLC, Belize etc.) and notify the tax office and pay taxes properly, will the tax office recognize the company or not? It would just be a letterbox company with no substance, it is all about staying anonymous not saving taxes.

@All Thanks for your answers! :)