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Palau vs Taiwan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Palau

Palau

Taiwan

Taiwan

Legal
Legal

Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.

Taiwan regulates cryptocurrency under FSC guidance. In 2023, the FSC was designated as the primary regulator for virtual assets. VASPs must register and comply with AML regulations. Taiwan has a vibrant crypto community and several compliant exchanges. Crypto income is subject to income tax at progressive rates.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 5-40%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Financial Institutions Commission
Regulator FSC (Financial Supervisory Commission)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Under FSC guidance; stablecoins treated as virtual assets
Key Points
  • Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
  • No income or capital gains tax
  • Uses the US dollar as official currency
  • Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
  • Limited domestic crypto infrastructure
Key Points
  • FSC designated as primary crypto regulator in 2023
  • VASPs must comply with AML/CFT rules and register with the FSC
  • Self-regulatory guidelines issued for VASP industry (2023-2024)
  • Crypto income taxed at progressive rates (5-40%)
  • Major exchanges include MaiCoin/MAX, BitoEX/BitoPro
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