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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Japan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Japan

Japan

Partially Regulated
Legal

Bosnia and Herzegovina has no comprehensive crypto legislation. The Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender and banks cannot convert crypto to BAM. Crypto trading is legal. A 2024 AML law designates VASPs as obligated entities. Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records of value in 2022. Corporate tax on crypto is 10%.

Japan is one of the world's most comprehensively regulated crypto markets. The Payment Services Act and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act govern crypto exchanges and tokens. Japan classifies crypto as "crypto-assets" and taxes gains as miscellaneous income at rates up to 55%, though reforms to lower this rate are under active discussion.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 10%
Tax Rate 15-55%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Regulator FSA (Financial Services Agency), JVCEA
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; 2024 AML law covers VASPs
Stablecoin Rules 2022 stablecoin law requires issuers to be licensed banks, trust companies, or fund transfer agents
Key Points
  • No comprehensive crypto legislation at state level
  • Central Bank warns crypto is not legal tender; banks cannot convert to BAM
  • 2024 AML/CFT law designates VASPs as obligated entities with KYC requirements
  • Republika Srpska gave crypto legal status as digital records in 2022
  • 10% corporate tax on crypto profits; exchange services VAT exempt
Key Points
  • Crypto exchanges must register with the FSA under the Payment Services Act
  • Crypto gains taxed as miscellaneous income at up to 55% (national + local tax)
  • Japan's self-regulatory body JVCEA sets industry standards for exchanges
  • 2022 stablecoin legislation (revised Payment Services Act) regulates stablecoin issuance
  • Government considering tax reform to apply a flat 20% separate taxation on crypto gains
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