---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "caribbean", "cfatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["AI", "AIA"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-01-01
compile_into: ["[[country--anguilla]]"]
sources:
  - name: "FSC Anguilla"
    url: "https://www.fsc.org.ai"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇦🇮 [[country--anguilla|Anguilla]] (AI) — Crypto Regulation

> Anguilla maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrency, supported by the Utility Token Offering Act 2018 and oversight by the Anguilla Financial Services Commission (AFSC). The AFSC emphasizes integrity, transparency, and high regulatory standards to attract global business.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--caribbean|caribbean]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xcd|XCD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No income tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | No income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No income tax |
| Staking Tax | No income tax |
| Airdrop Tax | No income tax |

No income tax of any kind.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--afsc|AFSC]] |
| Framework | Digital Asset Business Act 2023 + Anguilla Utility Token Offering Act 2024 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $5,000 - $25,000 |
| Timeline | 1-3 months |

Licensing and regulation are managed by the Anguilla Financial Services Commission, which operates independently to ensure high standards.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the existing financial services framework to ensure compliance with AML and investor protection standards.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the financial services legislation to ensure stability and compliance with AML requirements.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.3/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high, which may impact profitability. Infrastructure is adequate but not advanced.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 55/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

FSC oversight.

## CBDC Status: pilot_ended

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Anguilla?

Anguilla maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrency, supported by the Utility Token Offering Act 2018 and oversight by the Anguilla Financial Services Commission (AFSC). The AFSC emphasizes integrity, transparency, and high regulatory standards to attract global business.

### What is the FATF status of Anguilla?

Anguilla is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

### Are VASPs licensed in Anguilla?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Anguilla?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [FSC Anguilla](https://www.fsc.org.ai)