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Singapore maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear frameworks such as the Payment Services Act 2019 governing digital payment token services.

Overview

Statuscrypto_friendly
Risk Score15/100 (Low Risk)
Regionsoutheast asia
CurrencySGD

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)0% (no CGT)
Capital Gains (Corporate)17% CIT
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxNo specific guidance
Airdrop TaxNo specific guidance

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorMAS
FrameworkPayment Services Act 2019
Easemedium
CostN/A

Licensing under the Payment Services Act requires compliance with AML/KYC and operational standards.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities fall under existing regulatory frameworks requiring compliance with AML and licensing where applicable.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Payment Services Act with specific requirements for issuance and redemption to ensure consumer protection.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.1/kWh
Renewable18%
Infrastructureexcellent

Singapore has high-quality data center infrastructure and reliable internet connectivity, making it suitable for crypto mining despite relatively higher electricity costs compared to regional peers.

Geopolitics

Stabilityvery_stable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index85/100
Banking Accessopen

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

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