Botswana has a legal status for cryptocurrency with no specific crypto regulatory framework in place. The Bank of Botswana oversees financial stability and regulation of banks but does not mention specific crypto regulations.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | africa south |
| Currency | BWP |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific crypto guidance; general CGT may apply |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance. General tax principles apply.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BOB / NBFIRA |
| Framework | No specific crypto framework |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |
Regulatory framework under consideration. Botswana has a stable financial system.
Status: Unclear
No DeFi regulation.
Status: no_rules
No framework.
Status: no_rules
No regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.06/kWh |
| Renewable | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but not specialized for crypto mining.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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