Tunisia

Tunisia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regionafrica west
CurrencyTND

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)Unclear
Capital Gains (Corporate)15% CIT (general)
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxUnclear
Airdrop TaxUnclear

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredNo
RegulatorBCT
FrameworkNo crypto framework; BCT has warned against crypto use
Easevery_complex

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

No detailed enforcement information available

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleNo
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statusnon_compliant
FATF BodyMENAFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingNo

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Restricted

Stablecoins

Status: Restricted

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity Cost$0.06/kWh
Renewable Energy15%
Infrastructurefair

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.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index38/100
Banking Accessrestricted

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

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