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Barbados vs Vanuatu

Crypto regulation comparison

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Barbados

Barbados

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Legal
Legal

Barbados has a favorable environment for cryptocurrency. With no income or capital gains tax, crypto activities are not specifically taxed. The Financial Services Commission oversees financial markets. Barbados has been exploring blockchain for government services.

Vanuatu has become a popular jurisdiction for crypto businesses due to its tax-free environment. The VFSC has developed a regulatory framework for digital assets.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Barbados, Financial Services Commission
Regulator Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • No income tax or capital gains tax applies to crypto
  • Financial Services Commission provides general oversight of financial markets
  • Government has explored blockchain for land registry and identity services
  • Crypto businesses operate under general financial services regulations
  • Growing fintech sector with interest in digital asset innovation
Key Points
  • VFSC regulates digital asset businesses
  • No income, corporate, or capital gains tax
  • Popular jurisdiction for crypto business registration
  • Citizenship by investment program exists
  • Developing digital asset regulatory framework
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