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Georgia vs Uganda

Crypto regulation comparison

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Georgia

Georgia

Uganda

Uganda

Legal
Restricted

Georgia is one of the most crypto-friendly countries globally. There is no capital gains tax for individuals on cryptocurrency, and the country has a significant crypto mining industry due to low electricity costs. The National Bank has taken a cautious but permissive approach, issuing guidance rather than strict regulation.

Uganda restricts cryptocurrency. The Bank of Uganda issued a 2022 circular (NPSD 306) barring licensed payment service providers from facilitating crypto transactions. A 2023 High Court ruling upheld the circular, declaring cryptocurrencies illegal under the National Payment Systems Act 2020. No crypto exchanges are licensed to operate. Informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0% (individuals)
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator National Bank of Georgia (NBG)
Regulator BOU (Bank of Uganda), CMA Uganda
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No regulation
Key Points
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individuals
  • Businesses dealing in crypto are taxed under standard corporate tax rules (15% CIT)
  • Georgia is a major crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power
  • NBG does not recognize crypto as legal tender but has not prohibited it
  • The Free Industrial Zone offers additional tax advantages for crypto businesses
Key Points
  • BOU Circular NPSD 306 (April 2022) bars licensed entities from facilitating crypto
  • 2023 High Court ruled cryptocurrencies illegal under National Payment Systems Act 2020
  • Growing crypto adoption, particularly for cross-border transactions
  • No specific crypto taxation rules
  • Financial Intelligence Authority requires VASPs to comply with AML laws
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