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Israel vs South Africa

Crypto regulation comparison

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Israel

Israel

South Africa

South Africa

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Israel and treated as a taxable asset. The Israel Tax Authority classifies crypto as property, subject to 25% capital gains tax (or up to 50% for significant shareholders or high earners). Israel has a vibrant blockchain ecosystem with many startups and R&D centers.

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 25-50%
Tax Rate 18% (effective max ~18%)
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator ISA (Israel Securities Authority), ITA (Israel Tax Authority), CTMFA
Regulator FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority), SARB (South African Reserve Bank)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; ISA exploring digital asset framework
Stablecoin Rules Crypto assets declared financial products under FAIS; stablecoins included
Key Points
  • Capital gains tax of 25% on crypto profits (up to 50% including surtax for high earners)
  • Israel Tax Authority classifies cryptocurrency as property, not currency
  • ISA is developing a regulatory framework for digital asset trading platforms
  • AML/KYC requirements apply to crypto service providers under CTMFA supervision
  • Israel has one of the highest densities of blockchain startups globally
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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