Iran permits only licensed crypto mining (2019 Cabinet decree); the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) prohibits use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment. FATF-blacklisted and subject to comprehensive US OFAC and EU sanctions since 2018. Risk score reflects full FATF blacklist + OFAC sanctions peer calibration.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 95/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Region | middle east |
| Currency | IRR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Unclear - no specific crypto tax guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% CIT may apply to mining operations |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CBI / Ministry of Industry |
| Framework | 2019 Cabinet-approved crypto mining regulations; CBI ban on crypto as payment |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost (USD) | Variable - mining licenses tied to electricity tariffs |
No detailed enforcement information available
| Status | Pilot |
| Name | Digital Rial |
| Issuing Authority | Central Bank of Iran |
| Model | retail |
| Technology | DLT |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Restricted
Status: Restricted
Status: unregulated
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.005/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 7% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but heavily regulated with strict licensing and electricity quotas. The Central Bank of Iran bans crypto as payment, limiting broader crypto adoption.
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 25/100 |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
Iran faces severe international sanctions impacting crypto businesses, with restricted banking and internet freedom. Political instability and economic challenges increase operational risks.
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