Samoa

There is no explicit regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in Samoa. The Central Bank of Samoa has issued warnings about crypto investment scams but has not established clear regulations or licensing for crypto activities.

Overview

Statusunknown
Risk Score65/100 (High Risk)
Regionasia pacific
CurrencyWST

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)0% - no CGT
Capital Gains (Corporate)27% CIT
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxUnclear
Airdrop TaxUnclear

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing

RequiredNo
RegulatorCBS
FrameworkNo crypto-specific legislation
Easevery_complex
CostN/A

DeFi

Status: unregulated

Stablecoins

Status: unregulated

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.25/kWh
Renewable15%
Infrastructurefair

Electricity costs are relatively high; renewable energy share is low. No explicit mining regulations found.

Geopolitics

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index45/100
Banking Accessmoderate

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

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