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Botswana vs Vanuatu

Crypto regulation comparison

← Back to map | Botswana | Vanuatu
Botswana

Botswana

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Legal
Legal

Botswana passed the Virtual Assets Act in 2022, first African country to issue crypto licenses. NBFIRA supervises VASPs. 4 licensed entities as of 2024. Penalties up to P250,000 or 5 years imprisonment.

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 None
Tax Type No tax
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
Regulator Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Virtual Assets Act enacted in 2022, effective Feb 22, 2022
  • First African country to issue crypto licenses via NBFIRA
  • 4 licensed VASPs as of December 2024
  • Bank of Botswana assesses domestic crypto risks as minimal
  • Unregistered crypto dealers face fines up to P250,000 or imprisonment
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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