What is Taiwan's FATF status?

Taiwan is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

Are VASPs licensed in Taiwan?

Yes — licensing is required for VASPs.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Taiwan?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

Taiwan — Crypto Regulation 2026

Taiwan has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, including a Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration system. The Financial Supervisory Commission actively monitors and updates regulations to ensure compliance and consumer protection.

Overview

Status	Legal
Risk Score	30/100 (Moderate Risk)
Region	asia pacific
Currency	TWD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	No specific crypto tax; income tax may apply at 5-40% progressive rates
Capital Gains (Corporate)	20% profit-seeking enterprise income tax
VAT on Crypto	No

Licensing & Registration

Required	Yes
Regulator	FSC Taiwan
Framework	Virtual Asset Service Provider Registration
Ease	medium
Cost (USD)	$20,000 - $100,000

Crypto service providers must register with the Financial Supervisory Commission under the VASP registration framework.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

No detailed enforcement information available

AML / KYC

KYC Required	Yes
Travel Rule	Yes
FATF Member	No
FATF Status	fsrb_only
FATF Body	APG
Suspicious-Activity Reporting	Yes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are subject to regulatory oversight under existing financial laws and VASP registration requirements.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the general financial regulatory framework and must comply with AML and licensing requirements.

Mining

Legal	Yes
Electricity Cost	$0.09/kWh
Renewable Energy	15%
Infrastructure	good

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a temperate climate favorable for cooling. Infrastructure is good for mining operations.

Geopolitical Risk

Stability	stable
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	65/100
Banking Access	open

Risk Factors

cross-strait tensions

Taiwan maintains a stable political environment with open banking access and free internet. The main risk factor is geopolitical tension with China.

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