As of 2024, Timor-Leste has no crypto-specific law, licensing regime or supervisor for virtual asset service providers, and has not prohibited virtual asset activity. No VASPs are known to operate in the country. The APG rated Timor-Leste non-compliant with FATF Recommendation 15 on virtual assets in its 2024 mutual evaluation.
| Status | unknown |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | southeast asia |
| Currency | USD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No crypto-specific rules; resident individuals' taxable income is taxed at 0% up to USD 6,000 and 10% above |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 10% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance. Under the Taxes and Duties Act 2008, resident individuals pay income tax at 0% on the first USD 6,000 and 10% above, and companies pay a flat 10%.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BCTL |
| Framework | No crypto-specific legislation |
| Ease | very_complex |
No crypto licensing framework and no VASP supervisor. BCTL has not been designated to regulate virtual asset activity; the APG recommends introducing a VASP licensing and risk-based supervision framework.
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |
| FATF Body | APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: unregulated
Status: unregulated
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.18/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 18% |
| Infrastructure | poor |
Electricity costs are relatively high and infrastructure is underdeveloped, limiting large-scale mining operations. No explicit mining regulations found.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 29/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Timor-Leste is a young nation with moderate political stability but faces challenges including limited infrastructure and restricted banking access for crypto businesses. No international sanctions apply.
As of 2024, Timor-Leste has no crypto-specific law, licensing regime or supervisor for virtual asset service providers, and has not prohibited virtual asset activity. No VASPs are known to operate in the country. The APG rated Timor-Leste non-compliant with FATF Recommendation 15 on virtual assets in its 2024 mutual evaluation.
Timor-Leste is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.
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