Tunisia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | africa west |
| Currency | TND |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Unclear |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 15% CIT (general) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | BCT |
| Framework | No crypto framework; BCT has warned against crypto use |
| Ease | very_complex |
No detailed enforcement information available
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |
| FATF Body | MENAFATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Restricted
Status: Restricted
Status: unregulated
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.06/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Crypto mining is banned in Tunisia. Electricity cost is relatively low at $0.06/kWh with 15% renewable energy mainly from solar and wind. Infrastructure is fair but limited for large scale mining operations.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 38/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |
Risk Factors
Tunisia has moderate political stability with ongoing economic challenges. It is not under major international sanctions but has restricted banking access for crypto businesses. Regulatory uncertainty and capital controls pose risks for crypto operations.
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