Cryptocurrency is restricted in Egypt under the Central Bank and Banking System Law 194/2020, which limits crypto activities. The Financial Regulatory Authority is exploring digital assets but no clear legal framework exists yet.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | EGP |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% capital gains tax (general; applicability to crypto uncertain) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22.5% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear - no specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CBE / FRA |
| Framework | Central Bank and Banking System Law 194/2020 - restricts crypto; FRA exploring digital assets |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A - no licensing pathway |
Status: Restricted
Status: Restricted
Status: unregulated
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.038/kWh |
| Renewable | 12% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Crypto mining is banned in Egypt. Electricity cost is low but mining is prohibited by law.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 33/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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