Chile vs Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Crypto regulation comparison
Chile
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Legal
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Chile passed a Fintech Law (Ley 21,521) in January 2023, establishing a regulatory framework for crypto service providers. The CMF is developing implementing regulations for virtual asset platforms. Crypto gains are taxed under general income tax rules.
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Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
0-40%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
CMF (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero)
Regulator
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Stablecoin Rules
To be addressed under the Fintech Law implementing regulations
Stablecoin Rules
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Key Points
- Fintech Law (Ley 21,521) passed in January 2023 covers crypto service providers
- CMF designated as regulator for crypto platforms under the new law
- Crypto exchanges must register and comply with AML/KYC requirements
- Capital gains on crypto taxed under general income tax at progressive rates up to 40%
- Chile has an active crypto market with exchanges like Buda.com operating since 2015
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