Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Seychelles
Crypto regulation comparison
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Seychelles
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%.
The VASP Act 2024 effective Sept 2024 establishes FSA as regulator for virtual asset service providers. Exchanges require licensing. Mining and mixer/tumbler services are prohibited in Seychelles.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
10%
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Regulator
Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation; 2024 AML law covers VASPs
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under VASP Act 2024
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
- VASP Act 2024 enacted Aug 30, effective Sept 1, 2024
- FSA licenses and supervises all virtual asset service providers
- Mining facilities and mixer/tumbler services prohibited
- VASPs must maintain local office and resident director
- Licensed IBC VASPs taxed at 1.5% on assessable income