Taiwan has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including a Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration system. The Financial Supervisory Commission actively monitors and updates regulations to ensure compliance and consumer protection.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | asia pacific |
| Currency | TWD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto tax; income tax may apply at 5-40% progressive rates |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 20% profit-seeking enterprise income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FSC Taiwan |
| Framework | Money Laundering Control Act VASP AML Registration (operative); Virtual Asset Services Act (VASA) draft pending Legislative Yuan |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $20,000 - $100,000 |
Crypto service providers must register with the Financial Supervisory Commission under the VASP registration framework.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are subject to regulatory oversight under existing financial laws and VASP registration requirements.
Status: framework_pending
A dedicated stablecoin framework is included in the pending Virtual Asset Services Act (VASA). Until VASA is enacted, stablecoins fall under general VASP AML registration requirements. The draft requires FSC approval, reserve segregation at domestic banks, and restricts initial issuance to licensed financial institutions.
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.09/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a temperate climate favorable for cooling. Infrastructure is good for mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 68/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Risk Factors
Taiwan is not under OFAC, EU, or UN sanctions. CPI 2025 score improved to 68 (24th globally, record best). Cross-strait tensions have intensified materially: China conducted 'Justice Mission 2025' military exercises in December 2025 simulating a full blockade — largest exercises since 2022. CFR classifies Taiwan as most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint. Taiwan legislature passed special defense budget NT$780bn (May 2026). Banking access remains open; internet remains free per Freedom House.
Taiwan has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including a Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration system. The Financial Supervisory Commission actively monitors and updates regulations to ensure compliance and consumer protection.
Taiwan is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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