Cryptocurrency remains unregulated in Mozambique as of 2026. No specific legal framework governs the use, trade, or investment in crypto-assets. The Banco de Moçambique has not issued any crypto-specific guidance. General tax law applies by analogy. The bank launched a regulatory sandbox (7th edition from Feb 2026) and the METIX instant payment system, but neither addresses crypto directly. A 2026 tax reform expanded VAT to digital goods/services and introduced 32% autonomous taxation on capital gains — these general provisions may apply to crypto by analogy.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa south |
| Currency | MZN |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | No specific guidance |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BM |
| Framework | No crypto framework |
No crypto licensing framework.
No known enforcement actions.
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | ESAAMLG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Unclear
No regulation.
Status: no_rules
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.07/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Electricity cost is relatively low at $0.07/kWh with 15% renewable energy. Infrastructure is fair but limited for large-scale mining operations.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 28/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Risk Factors
Mozambique has moderate political stability but faces challenges including corruption and infrastructure deficits. Banking access for crypto companies is restricted, and internet freedom is partly free.
Cryptocurrency remains unregulated in Mozambique as of 2026. No specific legal framework governs the use, trade, or investment in crypto-assets. The Banco de Moçambique has not issued any crypto-specific guidance. General tax law applies by analogy. The bank launched a regulatory sandbox (7th edition from Feb 2026) and the METIX instant payment system, but neither addresses crypto directly. A 2026 tax reform expanded VAT to digital goods/services and introduced 32% autonomous taxation on capital
Mozambique is classified by FATF as: compliant.
KYC is not universally mandated.
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