Crypto Regulation in Tunisia

Restricted

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)
Unclear
Capital Gains (Corporate)
15% CIT (general)
VAT on Crypto
No
Staking Tax
Unclear
Airdrop Tax
Unclear
Mining Tax
--

Licensing & Registration

License Required
No
Regulator
BCT (Central Bank of Tunisia)
Framework
No crypto framework; BCT has warned against crypto use
License Types
--
Estimated Cost (USD)
N/A
Timeline
N/A months
Ease of Licensing
Very Complex

AML / KYC

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

Mining

Mining Legal
No
Status
Banned
Electricity Cost ($/kWh)
$0.06
Renewable Energy
20%
Climate
Hot
Infrastructure
Good
Tax on Mining Income
15% CIT (general)
Notes
Crypto mining is explicitly prohibited or effectively banned in this jurisdiction.

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

DeFi: restrictedStablecoins: restrictedNFTs: unregulatedCBDC: research - E-Dinar pilot conducted

Soken Services

Legal Opinion
Available | $5,000 - $20,000 | 14 days
Banking
Difficulty: Very Hard | Crypto-friendly banks: none listed
Min. Deposit
$10,000
Fiat Rails
SWIFT
Card Payments
Visa, Mastercard

Sources

Central Bank of Tunisia
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is crypto legal in Tunisia?
Cryptocurrency is currently classified as "Restricted" in Tunisia.
What is the crypto tax rate in Tunisia?
In Tunisia, the personal capital gains tax on crypto is Unclear, and the corporate tax rate is 15% CIT (general).
Do I need a crypto license in Tunisia?
No, Tunisia does not currently require a specific crypto license, though other financial regulations may apply.
Is crypto mining legal in Tunisia?
No, crypto mining is currently banned or illegal in Tunisia. Crypto mining is explicitly prohibited or effectively banned in this jurisdiction.
What are the AML/KYC requirements for crypto in Tunisia?
Yes, crypto businesses in Tunisia must comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements.