---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "caribbean", "cfatf", "legal"]
aliases: ["LC", "LCA"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-01-01
compile_into: ["[[country--saint-lucia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "ECCB"
    url: "https://www.eccb-centralbank.org"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇱🇨 [[country--saint-lucia|Saint Lucia]] (LC) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency is legal in Saint Lucia with no specific regulatory framework dedicated to crypto. The country operates under general financial regulations without explicit crypto licensing or tax rules.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | None |
| Region | [[domain--caribbean|caribbean]] |
| Currency | [[entity--xcd|XCD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No capital gains tax; personal income tax applies to income-nature gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No personal income tax.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--fsra|FSRA]] |
| Framework | Virtual Asset Business Act (Act No. 24 of 2022); Virtual Asset Business Regulations No. 37 of 2025 |
| Ease | easy |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

ECCB launched DCash pilot.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

ECCB DCash pilot.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.28/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Electricity costs are relatively high compared to global averages, renewable energy share is low, and infrastructure is moderate, which may impact mining profitability.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No known enforcement.

## CBDC Status: suspended

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Saint Lucia?

Cryptocurrency is legal in Saint Lucia with no specific regulatory framework dedicated to crypto. The country operates under general financial regulations without explicit crypto licensing or tax rules.

### What is the FATF status of Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia is classified by FATF as: partially_compliant.

### Are VASPs licensed in Saint Lucia?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Saint Lucia?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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

**Sources:**
- [ECCB](https://www.eccb-centralbank.org)