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Thailand vs Taiwan

Crypto regulation comparison

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Thailand

Thailand

Taiwan

Taiwan

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Legal

Thailand has a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework under the Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree (2018). The SEC Thailand licenses digital asset exchanges, brokers, and dealers. Crypto gains are taxed at 15% withholding tax, though the government exempted VAT on crypto trading on authorized exchanges from 2022. Thailand has a well-developed exchange ecosystem with Bitkub as the dominant platform.

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 Capital gains
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate 5-40%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SEC Thailand, BOT (Bank of Thailand)
Regulator FSC (Financial Supervisory Commission)
Stablecoin Rules SEC Thailand regulates digital tokens including stablecoins
Stablecoin Rules Under FSC guidance; stablecoins treated as virtual assets
Key Points
  • Digital Asset Business Emergency Decree B.E. 2561 (2018) provides comprehensive regulation
  • SEC Thailand licenses exchanges, brokers, dealers, and fund managers for digital assets
  • 15% withholding tax on crypto gains; VAT exempted on authorized exchange trades since 2022
  • BOT restricts crypto for payments but allows it as an investment asset
  • Bitkub is the dominant exchange (~90% market share domestically)
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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