Kyrgyzstan vs Comoros
Crypto regulation comparison
Kyrgyzstan
Comoros
Legal
Legal
Kyrgyzstan adopted the Law on Virtual Assets in 2022 requiring licensing for exchanges, mining, and VASPs. Over 120 licensed VASPs operate. Crypto turnover exceeded traditional securities market in 2024.
Comoros has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
10%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
State Financial Supervision Authority
Regulator
Banque Centrale des Comores
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under Virtual Assets Law
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Law on Virtual Assets adopted in 2022 with licensing framework
- Over 120 licensed VASPs active by late 2024
- Three license types: trading operator, currency exchanger, mining operator
- Crypto sector contributed 800M KGS in taxes in 2024
- Virtual assets not recognized as legal tender but circulate under special regime
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not addressed crypto regulation
- Very limited internet and financial infrastructure
- Minimal crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services