---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "asia_pacific", "apg", "legal"]
aliases: ["VU", "VUT"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--vanuatu]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.vfsc.vu"
    url: "https://www.vfsc.vu"
    type: "official"
---

#  Vanuatu (VU) — Crypto Regulation

> Vanuatu maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrency, overseen by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) which is finalizing legislative framework updates to enhance investor confidence and regulatory compliance.

## Overview

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

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| VAT on Crypto | No |

The regulatory page does not specify explicit tax rates or rules for cryptocurrency activities.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--vfsc|VFSC]] / RBV |
| Framework | VFSC digital asset business licensing |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $5,000 - $20,000 |
| Timeline | 2-4 months |

Licensing is managed by the VFSC with a focus on strengthening oversight and compliance in line with international standards.

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No explicit information on DeFi regulation is provided by the VFSC.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unknown

No specific information on stablecoin regulations is provided on the regulator page.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with relatively high electricity costs and moderate renewable energy usage. Infrastructure is fair, typical for a small island nation.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 40/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: none

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

**Sources:**
- [https://www.vfsc.vu](https://www.vfsc.vu)