---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "caribbean", "cfatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["AW", "ABW"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--aruba]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Centrale Bank van Aruba"
    url: "https://www.cbaruba.org"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇦🇼 [[country--aruba|Aruba]] (AW) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency is legal in Aruba with regulatory frameworks currently under development. The Centrale Bank van Aruba is the main financial regulator, but specific crypto regulations are still being formulated.

## Overview

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

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22% profit tax (reduced from 25% effective 1 January 2023) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No capital gains tax in Aruba. Corporate profits taxed at 25%.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--cba|CBA]] |
| Framework | Under development |
| Ease | unknown |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No specific licensing framework for crypto yet; regulatory framework is under development.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** unknown

No explicit regulatory stance on DeFi has been published yet.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unknown

No specific stablecoin regulations have been established yet.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high. Infrastructure is fair, with tropical climate affecting cooling costs.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 65/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

Limited enforcement.

## CBDC Status: research

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Aruba?

Cryptocurrency is legal in Aruba with regulatory frameworks currently under development. The Centrale Bank van Aruba is the main financial regulator, but specific crypto regulations are still being formulated.

### What is the FATF status of Aruba?

Aruba is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

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

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:**
- [Centrale Bank van Aruba](https://www.cbaruba.org)