Antigua and Barbuda vs Liberia

Crypto regulation comparison

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Liberia

Liberia

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Antigua and Barbuda has introduced legislation for digital assets. No income or capital gains tax applies.

The CBL has not issued crypto licenses and considers unauthorized crypto products illegal. No specific crypto legislation exists but the Financial Institutions Act requires licensing for all financial services.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Financial Services Regulatory Commission
Regulator Central Bank of Liberia
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Digital asset business legislation enacted
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • ECCB provides regional monetary oversight
  • Government has promoted crypto-friendly policies
  • Citizenship by investment program accepts crypto
Key Points
  • CBL has not approved any crypto licensing
  • Unauthorized crypto products deemed illegal under Financial Institutions Act
  • CBL shut down local crypto startup TACC in 2021
  • No specific crypto tax framework
  • Very low crypto adoption due to limited internet access