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Mauritius vs Puerto Rico

Crypto regulation comparison

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Mauritius

Mauritius

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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Mauritius has developed a regulatory framework for virtual assets through the Financial Services Commission. The Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021 (VAITOS Act) provides licensing for VASPs. Mauritius positions itself as a fintech-friendly jurisdiction in Africa with a flat 15% income tax rate applicable to crypto income.

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Tax Type Income
Tax Type Unclear
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator FSC (Financial Services Commission)
Regulator -
Stablecoin Rules Virtual assets regulated under FSC framework
Stablecoin Rules -
Key Points
  • VAITOS Act 2021 provides comprehensive licensing for VASPs
  • FSC issues Class M (custodian), Class O (exchange), Class R (advisory) licenses
  • Flat 15% income tax rate applies to crypto income
  • No separate capital gains tax; gains may be treated as income
  • Mauritius is a member of FATF and complies with international AML standards
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