---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "africa_west", "giaba", "restricted"]
aliases: ["LR", "LBR"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-01-01
compile_into: ["[[country--liberia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Central Bank of Liberia"
    url: "https://www.cbl.org.lr"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇱🇷 [[country--liberia|Liberia]] (LR) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrencies are unregulated in Liberia. The Central Bank of Liberia has issued no formal directives or licensing framework for crypto or virtual assets as of June 2026. The CBL has cautioned the public about risks but has not enacted specific legislation. The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) operates an AML/CFT framework (2022–2025 strategy) but does not specifically address virtual asset service providers. No crypto-specific tax guidance exists from the Liberia Revenue Authority.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 95/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | None |
| Region | [[domain--africa|africa west]] |
| Currency | [[entity--lrd|LRD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--cbl|CBL]] |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No crypto licensing framework.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.2/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | poor |

Electricity costs are high and infrastructure is poor, limiting mining viability. No explicit mining regulations found.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 28/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No known enforcement actions.

## CBDC Status: none

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Liberia?

Cryptocurrencies are unregulated in Liberia. The Central Bank of Liberia has issued no formal directives or licensing framework for crypto or virtual assets as of June 2026. The CBL has cautioned the public about risks but has not enacted specific legislation. The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) operates an AML/CFT framework (2022–2025 strategy) but does not specifically address virtual asset service providers. No crypto-specific tax guidance exists from the Liberia Revenue Authority.

### What is the FATF status of Liberia?

Liberia is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Liberia?

KYC is not universally mandated.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [Central Bank of Liberia](https://www.cbl.org.lr)