Eswatini has no crypto regulatory framework. The Central Bank of Eswatini advises the public to act with extreme caution when investing in or holding crypto assets and states that crypto assets are not legal tender; holding crypto is not prohibited.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa south |
| Currency | SZL |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No capital gains tax; crypto gains of a revenue nature fall under personal income tax at 20% to 33% |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% company income tax (reduced from 27.5% under legislation effective 1 July 2024) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
No crypto-specific tax guidance. Eswatini has no capital gains tax; income of a revenue nature is taxed at progressive personal rates of 20% to 33%, and companies pay 25% (27.5% before the July 2024 reform) on Eswatini-source income.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBE |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
No crypto licensing framework.
No known enforcement actions.
| Status | Research |
| Name | digital lilangeni |
| Issuing Authority | Central Bank of Eswatini |
| Model | retail |
| Technology | Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) (Non-DLT) |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
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No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.06/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but infrastructure and renewable energy penetration are limited, which may affect operational costs.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 33/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Eswatini faces moderate political stability challenges with a relatively low corruption index and difficult business environment. Banking access for crypto firms is restricted, and internet freedom is partly free.
Eswatini has no crypto regulatory framework. The Central Bank of Eswatini advises the public to act with extreme caution when investing in or holding crypto assets and states that crypto assets are not legal tender; holding crypto is not prohibited.
Eswatini is classified by FATF as: compliant.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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