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New Zealand vs Tanzania

Crypto regulation comparison

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New Zealand

New Zealand

Tanzania

Tanzania

Legal
Partially Regulated

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.

Tanzania's regulatory stance on crypto is evolving. The Bank of Tanzania warned against crypto in 2019, but the 2024 Finance Act introduced a 3% withholding tax on digital asset transactions — Tanzania's first legal recognition of crypto. A December 2024 High Court ruling held that taxed crypto transactions cannot be deemed unlawful. No comprehensive regulatory framework exists yet.

Tax Type Income
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 10.5-39%
Tax Rate 3% withholding tax
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator FMA (Financial Markets Authority), IRD (Inland Revenue)
Regulator Bank of Tanzania
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
  • Bank of Tanzania warned against crypto trading in 2019 public notice
  • Finance Act 2024 introduced 3% withholding tax on digital asset transactions
  • December 2024 High Court ruled taxed crypto transactions are not unlawful
  • An estimated 2.3 million Tanzanians own cryptocurrency
  • Bank of Tanzania exploring central bank digital currency (CBDC)
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