🇳🇪 Niger

Cryptocurrency is restricted in Niger with no specific regulatory framework or licensing regime. The country follows UEMOA regional AML laws but lacks explicit crypto regulations.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score65/100 (High Risk)
Regionafrica west
CurrencyXOF

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)No specific crypto guidance
Capital Gains (Corporate)25%-30% corporate income tax (varies)
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General WAEMU tax framework applies.

Licensing

RequiredNo
RegulatorBCEAO
FrameworkNo specific crypto framework
EaseN/A
CostN/A

No crypto licensing framework. BCEAO warnings apply across all WAEMU member states.

DeFi

Status: Unclear

No DeFi regulation.

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No stablecoin framework.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No NFT regulation.

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity$0.14/kWh
Renewable15%
Infrastructurepoor

Mining is restricted due to high electricity costs and limited infrastructure. Renewable energy share is low. Cooling costs are elevated due to arid climate.

Geopolitics

Stabilityunstable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index26/100
Banking Accessrestricted

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

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