Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba follow the Dutch regulatory framework including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Dutch AML regulations, providing a clear legal environment for cryptocurrencies.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | USD |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance; BES tax regime applies |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% for qualifying businesses |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
BES islands have a simplified tax regime.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | DNB |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $25,000 - $150,000 |
Licensing follows Dutch and EU standards under MiCA, requiring compliance with AML and operational standards.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and Dutch AML laws, requiring compliance with existing financial regulations.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and Dutch financial regulations, ensuring oversight and consumer protection.
Status: Unclear
MiCA provisions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable | 10% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, impacting mining profitability.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 70/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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