Brunei currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework. The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has issued warnings against crypto use, and a VASP licensing framework is under development as of 2026, indicating a cautious and restrictive stance towards cryptocurrency.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | southeast asia |
| Currency | BND |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% - no personal income tax or capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 18.5% corporate income tax on trading income |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
Brunei imposes no personal income tax and no capital gains tax, so individuals' crypto gains are not taxed. Companies pay 18.5% corporate income tax on trading income; there is no VAT or GST.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | BDCB |
| Ease | unknown |
No specific licensing framework yet; VASP licensing framework under development as of 2026.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: Restricted
DeFi activities are generally restricted due to lack of clear regulatory framework and warnings issued by BDCB.
Status: Restricted
No specific stablecoin regulations; stablecoins are effectively restricted under the general cautious approach to crypto assets.
Status: unregulated
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.03/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 18% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Crypto mining is restricted in Brunei; low electricity costs but limited infrastructure and regulatory support.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Brunei is politically stable with moderate corruption levels. The country maintains a cautious approach to crypto, with regulatory uncertainty and restrictions posing risks for crypto businesses.
Brunei currently has no specific crypto regulatory framework. The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) has issued warnings against crypto use, and a VASP licensing framework is under development as of 2026, indicating a cautious and restrictive stance towards cryptocurrency.
Brunei is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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