---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "apg", "restricted"]
aliases: ["MO", "MAC", "澳門"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--macau-sar]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.amcm.gov.mo"
    url: "https://www.amcm.gov.mo"
    type: "official"
---

#  Macau SAR (MO) — Crypto Regulation

> Macau SAR has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|asia pacific]] |
| Currency | [[entity--mop|MOP]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% - no capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 12% CIT (supplementary tax) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No capital gains tax |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--amcm|AMCM]] |
| Framework | No specific crypto framework; follows general financial services regulation |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.12/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is allowed but restricted due to high electricity costs and regulatory caution. Infrastructure supports moderate scale operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 55/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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

**Sources:**
- [https://www.amcm.gov.mo](https://www.amcm.gov.mo)