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Uganda vs Uruguay

Crypto regulation comparison

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Uganda

Uganda

Uruguay

Uruguay

Restricted
Legal

Uganda restricts cryptocurrency. The Bank of Uganda issued a 2022 circular (NPSD 306) barring licensed payment service providers from facilitating crypto transactions. A 2023 High Court ruling upheld the circular, declaring cryptocurrencies illegal under the National Payment Systems Act 2020. No crypto exchanges are licensed to operate. Informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions.

Uruguay has a generally favorable stance toward cryptocurrency. The BCU has not banned crypto and in 2024 introduced regulations for virtual asset service providers. Crypto income may be taxed at 12% under the IRPF (personal income tax) as capital income. Uruguay has a stable economy and is positioning itself as a fintech hub in Latin America.

Tax Type None
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 12%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator BOU (Bank of Uganda), CMA Uganda
Regulator BCU (Banco Central del Uruguay)
Stablecoin Rules No regulation
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • BOU Circular NPSD 306 (April 2022) bars licensed entities from facilitating crypto
  • 2023 High Court ruled cryptocurrencies illegal under National Payment Systems Act 2020
  • Growing crypto adoption, particularly for cross-border transactions
  • No specific crypto taxation rules
  • Financial Intelligence Authority requires VASPs to comply with AML laws
Key Points
  • BCU introduced VASP regulations in 2024
  • Crypto income taxed at 12% as capital income under IRPF
  • Crypto not classified as legal tender; peso remains the national currency
  • Uruguay has a relatively stable economy and favorable fintech environment
  • AML/KYC requirements apply to registered VASPs
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