Kazakhstan maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrencies, primarily governed by the AIFC Digital Asset Trading Facility Rules. The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) actively regulates digital asset activities within the AIFC zone and continues to develop its regulatory framework.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | central asia |
| Currency | KZT |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% individual income tax on crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% corporate income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AFSA / NBK |
| Framework | AIFC Rules on Digital Asset Activities (effective January 1, 2024; amended January 1, 2026) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | DATF Authorization fee: $98,000 (one-time) + $500-$1,500 registration fee + $30,000 annual supervision fee + quarterly variable fees (capped at $250,000/year as of December 2025). Minimum capital: $200,000 or 12 months working capital, whichever is higher. |
Licensing is managed by AFSA under the AIFC framework with a structured process for digital asset service providers.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | EAG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the AIFC framework with clear guidelines for compliance and licensing.
Status: Unknown
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.042/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 12% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but subject to restrictions and regulations, especially regarding energy consumption and licensing within Kazakhstan.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Kazakhstan has moderate political stability with ongoing reforms. It is not under international sanctions but faces regional geopolitical risks and moderate corruption levels.
Kazakhstan maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrencies, primarily governed by the AIFC Digital Asset Trading Facility Rules. The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) actively regulates digital asset activities within the AIFC zone and continues to develop its regulatory framework.
Kazakhstan is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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