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 Framework for Regulation of Digital Asset Activities |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $100,000 |
Licensing is managed by AFSA with multiple regulated activity types and ongoing framework enhancements.
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 | $0.04/kWh |
| Renewable | 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 |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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