The AIFC operates a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the AIFC Framework for Regulation of Digital Asset Activities, with active regulatory development and cooperation with international regulators.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | central asia |
| Currency | KZT |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% within AIFC (exempt from Kazakhstan individual income tax for AIFC participants until 2066) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% corporate income tax for AIFC participants (50-year exemption until 2066) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | 0% within AIFC for qualifying participants |
| Airdrop Tax | 0% within AIFC for qualifying participants |
AIFC offers a 50-year tax exemption (until 2066) for qualifying participants, including 0% corporate income tax, 0% individual income tax on AIFC-sourced income, and 0% capital gains tax. This applies to AIFC-registered entities and their employees.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AFSA |
| Framework | AIFC Rules on Digital Asset Activities (AIFC Rules No. FR0006 of 2023, current version V5 effective 1 January 2026) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $15,000 - $100,000 |
Licensing is managed by AFSA with multiple regulated activity types and ongoing framework enhancements.
No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | EAG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the AIFC digital asset framework with clear guidelines.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated within the AIFC digital asset regulatory framework with specific requirements.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.04/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with competitive electricity costs and moderate renewable energy usage. Infrastructure is rated good for data centers and internet connectivity.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
AIFC benefits from Kazakhstan's stable political environment and moderate corruption levels. No international sanctions apply. Some regional geopolitical risks exist but overall environment is supportive for crypto business.
The AIFC operates a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the AIFC Framework for Regulation of Digital Asset Activities, with active regulatory development and cooperation with international regulators.
Astana International Financial Centre is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.
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KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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