Brazil vs Tajikistan
Crypto regulation comparison
Brazil
Tajikistan
Brazil passed comprehensive crypto legislation (Law 14,478) in December 2022, which took effect in June 2023. The Banco Central do Brasil was designated as the primary regulator for crypto assets used as payment, while the CVM oversees crypto securities. Capital gains on crypto are taxed at 15-22.5%.
Tajikistan has restricted cryptocurrency activities. The National Bank has warned against crypto use and financial institutions are prohibited from dealing in digital currencies.
Key Points
- Law 14,478/2022 (Marco Legal das Criptomoedas) provides a comprehensive legal framework
- Banco Central regulates VASPs; exchanges must obtain authorization to operate
- Capital gains taxed at 15% (up to R$5M), 17.5% (R$5-10M), 20% (R$10-30M), 22.5% (above R$30M)
- Monthly gains under R$35,000 from sales on domestic exchanges are exempt
- Receita Federal requires detailed monthly reporting of crypto transactions via IN1888
Key Points
- National Bank has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Financial institutions prohibited from dealing in crypto
- No specific comprehensive crypto legislation
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto infrastructure