Nicaragua vs Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Crypto regulation comparison
Nicaragua
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Legal
Legal
Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been a popular jurisdiction for offshore crypto businesses. No income or capital gains tax.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
15%
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
Regulator
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Financial Services Authority
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
- BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
- Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
- Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
- Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025
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
