🇬🇲 Gambia

The Gambia has no specific cryptocurrency legislation or virtual asset regulatory framework as of June 2026. The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) does not mention crypto or digital assets on its website. Crypto is neither explicitly banned nor formally permitted. General AML/fraud laws apply. The CBG has issued cautionary warnings about crypto risks but has not issued binding regulation.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regionafrica west
CurrencyGMD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)15% of gains or 5% of consideration (whichever is higher); crypto not specifically addressed
Capital Gains (Corporate)27% of net profit (or 1% of turnover on audited accounts, 2% on unaudited — whichever is higher); CGT for companies is 25% of gains or 10% of consideration (whichever is higher)
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorCBG

No specific licensing framework for crypto or virtual assets mentioned.

Enforcement Activity

Level: None

No known enforcement actions.

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredNo
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statuspartially_compliant
FATF BodyGIABA
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No regulation.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.18/kWh
Renewable Energy15%
Infrastructurepoor

Electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low. Infrastructure for mining is underdeveloped.

Geopolitical Risk

Sanctions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Gambia?

The Gambia has no specific cryptocurrency legislation or virtual asset regulatory framework as of June 2026. The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) does not mention crypto or digital assets on its website. Crypto is neither explicitly banned nor formally permitted. General AML/fraud laws apply. The CBG has issued cautionary warnings about crypto risks but has not issued binding regulation.

What is the FATF status of Gambia?

Gambia is classified by FATF as: partially_compliant.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Gambia?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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