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Nepal vs New Zealand

Crypto regulation comparison

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Nepal

Nepal

New Zealand

New Zealand

Banned
Legal

Nepal has banned cryptocurrency trading, mining, and transactions. The Nepal Rastra Bank declared crypto trading illegal in 2017, and the Nepal Telecommunications Authority has been directed to block crypto exchange websites. Law enforcement has arrested individuals for operating crypto exchanges. Despite the ban, some citizens use VPNs to access crypto.

Cryptocurrency is legal in New Zealand and treated as a form of property for tax purposes. The IRD taxes crypto depending on the purpose of acquisition — if bought with the intention to sell, gains are taxable income. New Zealand does not have a formal capital gains tax, but crypto profits are often taxable under income tax rules. Exchanges are not specifically licensed but must comply with AML/CFT requirements.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 10.5-39%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank)
Regulator FMA (Financial Markets Authority), IRD (Inland Revenue)
Stablecoin Rules All crypto activities banned
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • NRB declared all crypto trading and transactions illegal in 2017
  • Mining cryptocurrency is also prohibited
  • NTA directed to block access to crypto exchange websites
  • Arrests have been made for operating crypto trading platforms
  • NRB exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as an alternative
Key Points
  • Crypto treated as property; gains taxable if acquired with intent to dispose
  • No formal capital gains tax, but income tax applies to crypto trading profits
  • Tax rates from 10.5% to 39% depending on income bracket
  • Crypto salary payments are treated as taxable income
  • Exchanges must comply with AML/CFT Act and register as reporting entities with DIA
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