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South Korea vs Oman

Crypto regulation comparison

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South Korea

South Korea

Oman

Oman

Legal
Legal

South Korea is one of the world's largest crypto markets. The Virtual Asset Users Protection Act (VAUPA), effective July 2024, provides comprehensive investor protection including requirements for exchanges to hold user assets in cold storage and carry insurance. All VASPs must register with FIU and comply with strict AML rules under the Specific Financial Information Act. A 20% crypto gains tax (above KRW 2.5 million exemption, raised from the original 250K KRW threshold) has been deferred multiple times and is now scheduled for January 2027.

Oman has moved to regulate cryptocurrency with the Capital Market Authority issuing a Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in 2023. VASP licensing is being implemented, and Oman has attracted crypto mining operations due to its energy resources. There is no personal income or capital gains tax in Oman.

Tax Type Varies
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 20%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator FSC (Financial Services Commission), FSS, FIU (Korea Financial Intelligence Unit)
Regulator CMA (Capital Market Authority of Oman), CBO (Central Bank of Oman)
Stablecoin Rules Under development; stablecoins subject to VASP rules
Stablecoin Rules Under development within CMSA virtual asset framework
Key Points
  • Virtual Asset Users Protection Act (VAUPA) effective July 2024 — major investor protection law
  • VASPs must register with FIU and partner with real-name verified bank accounts
  • 20% national tax (22% effective incl. 2% local income surtax) above KRW 2.5M annual exemption (deferred to January 2027)
  • Exchanges must hold 80%+ of user assets in cold wallets and carry insurance/reserves
  • Only won-denominated trading pairs allowed on major exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit)
Key Points
  • CMA issued the Virtual Assets Regulatory Framework in 2023
  • VASP licensing regime being implemented under CMA oversight
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Oman
  • Oman has attracted large-scale crypto mining operations leveraging its energy sector
  • CBO has issued warnings but not banned crypto for individuals
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