Azerbaijan vs Timor-Leste
Crypto regulation comparison
Azerbaijan
Timor-Leste
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.
Timor-Leste has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. Uses the US dollar as its official currency.
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 cryptocurrency legislation
- Uses the US dollar as official currency
- Central bank has not addressed crypto regulation
- Very limited financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption