---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "caribbean", "cfatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["BQ", "BES", "Bonaire, Sint Eustatius en Saba"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2025-01-01
compile_into: ["[[country--bonaire-sint-eustatius-and-saba]]"]
sources:
  - name: "De Nederlandsche Bank"
    url: "https://www.dnb.nl"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇧🇶 [[country--bonaire-sint-eustatius-and-saba|Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba]] (BQ) — Crypto Regulation

> Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba follow the Dutch regulatory framework including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ([[concept--mica|MiCA]]) and Dutch AML regulations, providing a clear legal environment for cryptocurrencies.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--caribbean|caribbean]] |
| Currency | [[entity--usd|USD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance; BES tax regime applies |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% for qualifying businesses |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

BES islands have a simplified tax regime.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--dnb|DNB]] |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $25,000 - $150,000 |
| Timeline | 6-12 months |

Licensing follows Dutch and EU standards under MiCA, requiring compliance with AML and operational 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 broader MiCA framework and Dutch AML laws, requiring compliance with existing financial regulations.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and Dutch financial regulations, ensuring oversight and consumer protection.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA provisions apply.

## 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 and renewable energy share is low, impacting mining profitability.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 70/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

DNB enforcement applies.

## CBDC Status: none

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [De Nederlandsche Bank](https://www.dnb.nl)