Cryptocurrency is restricted in Sri Lanka with no explicit ban but no formal regulatory framework. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued warnings against crypto activities.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | south asia |
| Currency | LKR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% CGT on gains (general) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBSL |
| Framework | CBSL has warned against crypto but not explicitly banned; no regulatory framework |
| Ease | very_complex |
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |
| FATF Body | APG |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: unregulated
Status: unregulated
Status: unregulated
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is restricted; no formal regulatory framework exists. Electricity cost is relatively high, and infrastructure is moderate.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Risk Factors
Sri Lanka faces moderate political stability with ongoing economic challenges and capital controls impacting crypto businesses. No major international sanctions apply.
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