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Chile vs South Africa

Crypto regulation comparison

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Chile

Chile

South Africa

South Africa

Legal
Legal

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.

South Africa has embraced crypto regulation. In 2022, the FSCA declared crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, requiring crypto service providers to obtain FSCA licenses. SARS taxes crypto gains under capital gains tax (up to 18% effective rate for individuals) or income tax depending on trading frequency. South Africa is the largest crypto market in Africa.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0-40%
Tax Rate 18% (effective max ~18%)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator CMF (Comisión para el Mercado Financiero)
Regulator FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), SARB (South African Reserve Bank)
Stablecoin Rules To be addressed under the Fintech Law implementing regulations
Stablecoin Rules Crypto assets declared financial products under FAIS; stablecoins included
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
Key Points
  • Crypto declared a financial product under FAIS Act (2022); service providers must be FSCA-licensed
  • FSCA began licensing crypto asset service providers (CASPs) in 2023
  • Capital gains taxed at effective rate up to 18% (45% max marginal rate × 40% inclusion)
  • Frequent trading may be classified as income and taxed at marginal rates (up to 45%)
  • SARB regulates cross-border crypto transactions under exchange control regulations
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