---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "central_asia", "eag", "legal"]
aliases: ["KZ", "KAZ", "Қазақстан"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--kazakhstan]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.afsa.kz"
    url: "https://www.afsa.kz"
    type: "official"
  - name: "https://afsa.aifc.kz"
    url: "https://afsa.aifc.kz"
    type: "official"
---

#  Kazakhstan (KZ) — Crypto Regulation

> 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.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--central-asia|central asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--kzt|KZT]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% individual income tax on crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% corporate income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--afsa|AFSA]] / ARDFM |
| Framework | AIFC Digital Asset Trading Facility Rules 2018 (amended 2023) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $100,000 (AIFC licensing) |
| Timeline | 3-6 months |

Licensing is managed by AFSA under the AIFC framework with a structured process for digital asset service providers.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the AIFC framework with clear guidelines for compliance and licensing.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated within the AIFC framework, requiring compliance with digital asset regulations and licensing.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.042/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 12% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but subject to restrictions and regulations, especially regarding energy consumption and licensing within Kazakhstan.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: pilot

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.afsa.kz](https://www.afsa.kz)
- [https://afsa.aifc.kz](https://afsa.aifc.kz)