Israel takes a pragmatic, agency-distributed approach. No unified crypto law, but VASPs must register with CMISA. ISA approved amendment (Aug 2024) allowing non-bank TASE members to offer crypto trading/custody. ISA pushing for legislative amendments to define "digital assets" more broadly.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 65/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | ILS |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 25% capital gains tax on crypto profits (treated as property/asset) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 23% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxable as ordinary income at marginal rates (up to 50%) |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxable as income upon receipt at market value |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CMISA (primary for VASPs) / ISA (securities tokens) / BOI (stablecoins, payment systems) |
| Framework | Supervision on Financial Services Law + ISA Securities |
| Ease | complex |
| Cost (USD) | $30,000 - $150,000 |
VASPs must register under Financial Services Control Law with CMISA. ISA determines if tokens qualify as securities. Jan 2026: ISA proposed amendments aligning licensee provisions with digital age.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: unregulated
Status: regulated
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.122/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports mining operations adequately.
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Israel maintains stable political conditions with no major sanctions. Moderate corruption and good ease of doing business support crypto activities, though regional tensions pose risks.
Israel takes a pragmatic, agency-distributed approach. No unified crypto law, but VASPs must register with CMISA. ISA approved amendment (Aug 2024) allowing non-bank TASE members to offer crypto trading/custody. ISA pushing for legislative amendments to define "digital assets" more broadly.
Israel is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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