Seychelles vs Chad
Crypto regulation comparison
Seychelles
Chad
Legal
No Regulation
The VASP Act 2024 effective Sept 2024 establishes FSA as regulator for virtual asset service providers. Exchanges require licensing. Mining and mixer/tumbler services are prohibited in Seychelles.
Chad has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member, it falls under BEAC oversight.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
None
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Regulator
BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under VASP Act 2024
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- VASP Act 2024 enacted Aug 30, effective Sept 1, 2024
- FSA licenses and supervises all virtual asset service providers
- Mining facilities and mixer/tumbler services prohibited
- VASPs must maintain local office and resident director
- Licensed IBC VASPs taxed at 1.5% on assessable income
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
- Very limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses