---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "apg", "legal"]
aliases: ["TW", "TWN", "台灣"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--taiwan]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.fsc.gov.tw"
    url: "https://www.fsc.gov.tw"
    type: "official"
---

#  Taiwan (TW) — Crypto Regulation

> 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.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|asia pacific]] |
| Currency | [[entity--twd|TWD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| 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 |

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--fsc-taiwan|FSC Taiwan]] |
| Framework | Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $100,000 |
| Timeline | 3-9 months |

Crypto service providers must register with the Financial Supervisory Commission under the VASP registration framework.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are subject to regulatory oversight under existing financial laws and VASP registration requirements.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the general financial regulatory framework and must comply with AML and licensing requirements.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.09/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a temperate climate favorable for cooling. Infrastructure is good for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 65/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: pilot

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

**Sources:**
- [https://www.fsc.gov.tw](https://www.fsc.gov.tw)