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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
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tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Bonaire Sint Eustatius And Saba]
created: 2026-04-23
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title: "Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba follow the Dutch regulatory framework including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Dutch AML regulations…
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# Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇧🇶 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba follow the Dutch regulatory framework including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and Dutch AML regulations, providing a clear legal environment for cryptocurrencies.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | USD |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | No specific guidance; BES tax regime applies |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% for qualifying businesses |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

BES islands have a simplified tax regime.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | DNB |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $25,000 - $150,000 |

Licensing follows Dutch and EU standards under MiCA, requiring compliance with AML and operational standards.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and Dutch AML laws, requiring compliance with existing financial regulations.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and Dutch financial regulations, ensuring oversight and consumer protection.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA provisions apply.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable | 10% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, impacting mining profitability.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 70/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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