Azerbaijan vs Congo (Republic)
Crypto regulation comparison
Azerbaijan
Congo (Republic)
Partially Regulated
No Regulation
Azerbaijan has no specific cryptocurrency legislation but crypto is not banned. Crypto profits are taxable at 14% income tax. The Central Bank is drafting a comprehensive digital asset framework expected by end of 2025, modeled on international best practices. A regulatory sandbox is being developed.
The Republic of Congo has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member, it falls under BEAC oversight. BEAC has cautioned about crypto risks.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
14%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Azerbaijan
Regulator
BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- No specific crypto legislation; operates in legal gray area
- Crypto profits taxable at 14% income tax
- Central Bank drafting comprehensive digital asset framework
- Manat is the only legal tender per 1995 Constitution
- Regulatory sandbox being developed for virtual assets
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
- Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- Neighboring CAR briefly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender