Fiji

The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has issued warnings against cryptocurrency use and there is no formal regulatory framework for crypto in Fiji, indicating a restricted environment.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regionasia pacific
CurrencyFJD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)10% CGT
Capital Gains (Corporate)20% CIT
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxUnclear
Airdrop TaxUnclear

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorRBF
FrameworkRBF has warned against crypto; no regulatory framework
Easevery_complex

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

No detailed enforcement information available

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusnon_compliant
FATF BodyAPG
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Restricted

Stablecoins

Status: Restricted

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity Cost$0.15/kWh
Renewable Energy15%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is restricted with relatively high electricity costs and limited renewable energy. Infrastructure is fair but not optimized for large scale mining.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index45/100
Banking Accessmoderate

Risk Factors

Fiji has moderate political stability and moderate ease of doing business. There are no international sanctions. Internet freedom is partly free and banking access for crypto companies is moderate. Key risks include regulatory uncertainty and capital controls.

Sources

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Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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