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Saudi Arabia vs Singapore

Crypto regulation comparison

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Singapore

Restricted
Legal

Saudi Arabia has an ambiguous but generally restrictive approach to cryptocurrency. SAMA has not licensed any crypto exchanges, and financial institutions are warned against dealing in crypto. However, crypto is not explicitly banned by law, and Saudi Arabia has participated in blockchain initiatives (Project Aber with the UAE central bank). No personal income or capital gains tax exists in Saudi Arabia.

Singapore is a leading global crypto hub with a comprehensive regulatory framework under the Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019, amended in 2022. MAS licenses Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers for AML/KYC compliance and consumer protection. Singapore has no capital gains tax, making it attractive for crypto businesses and investors. However, MAS has progressively tightened retail investor protections, restricting crypto advertising and requiring risk warnings. Short term trading gains is considered income and taxed as such.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Varies
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 0%-24%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority), CMA Saudi Arabia
Regulator MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto trading not authorized
Stablecoin Rules MAS-regulated stablecoin framework (2023); SG-dollar stablecoins must meet reserve and disclosure requirements
Key Points
  • SAMA has not authorized or licensed any cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Financial institutions warned against crypto transactions
  • Crypto not explicitly banned but not regulated; exists in a legal gray area
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia participated in CBDC experiments (Project Aber with UAE)
Key Points
  • Payment Services Act (PSA) 2019 provides licensing for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services
  • MAS issues Major Payment Institution (MPI) and Standard Payment Institution (SPI) licenses for crypto
  • No capital gains tax on crypto for individuals; trading profits may be taxed if deemed business income
  • MAS introduced stablecoin regulatory framework in August 2023 for SG$-pegged stablecoins
  • Strict retail investor protection: crypto advertising restricted, no incentives for trading
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