Maldives vs Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Crypto regulation comparison
Maldives
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Legal
The Maldives Monetary Authority has warned against cryptocurrency and does not recognize it as legal tender. No specific legislation exists but the MMA discourages crypto activities.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been a popular jurisdiction for offshore crypto businesses. No income or capital gains tax.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)
Regulator
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Financial Services Authority
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- MMA has warned against cryptocurrency use
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Financial institutions discouraged from dealing in crypto
- Limited crypto adoption
Key Points
- Popular jurisdiction for crypto business registration
- No income or capital gains tax
- Financial Services Authority provides oversight
- ECCB provides regional monetary oversight
- Several crypto exchanges have been registered here