---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Iran]
created: 2026-05-06
compile_into: ""
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/iran.html"
title: "Iran (IR)  Crypto Regulation | Soken"
description: "Iran permits only licensed crypto mining (2019 Cabinet decree); the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) prohibits use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment. [concept--fatf|FATF](https://soken.io/kb/crypto-map-countries/concept--fatf|FATF.md)-blacklisted and subject to comprehensive US OFAC and EU sanctions s"
scraped_at: "2026-05-06T09:10:02.320052+00:00"
slug: crypto-map-countries-iran.html
---


# Iran (IR)  Crypto Regulation | Soken

---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "middle_east", "fatf", "restricted"]
aliases: ["IR", "IRN", "ایران"]
created: 2026-05-06
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[iran](https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/iran.html)"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.cbi.ir"
    url: "https://www.cbi.ir"
    type: "official"
---

#  Iran (IR) — Crypto Regulation

> Iran permits only licensed crypto mining (2019 Cabinet decree); the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) prohibits use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment. [concept--fatf|FATF](https://soken.io/kb/crypto-map-countries/concept--fatf|FATF.md)-blacklisted and subject to comprehensive US OFAC and EU sanctions since 2018. Risk score reflects full FATF blacklist + OFAC sanctions peer calibration.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 95/100 (Very High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [domain--middle-east|middle east](https://soken.io/kb/crypto-map-countries/domain--middle-east|middle east.md) |
| Currency | [entity--irr|IRR](https://soken.io/kb/crypto-map-countries/entity--irr|IRR.md) |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | Unclear - no specific crypto tax guidance |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% CIT may apply to mining operations |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | Unclear |
| Airdrop Tax | Unclear |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [entity--cbi|CBI](https://soken.io/kb/crypto-map-countries/entity--cbi|CBI.md) / Ministry of Industry |
| Framework | 2019 Cabinet-approved crypto mining regulations; CBI ban on crypto as payment |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | Variable - mining licenses tied to electricity tariffs |
| Timeline | 3-6 (mining license) months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.005/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 7% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal but heavily regulated with strict licensing and electricity quotas. The Central Bank of Iran bans crypto as payment, limiting broader crypto adoption.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | unstable |
| Sanctions | Yes |
| Corruption Index | 25/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | not_free |
| Banking Access | very_restricted |
| Sanctions Programs Active | No |

### Recent Political Events

- 2025-11-15: Iran renewed crypto mining regulations tightening electricity usage limits — Increased regulatory scrutiny and operational costs for miners

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | pilot |
| Name | Digital Rial |
| Authority | Central Bank of Iran |
| Type | retail |

---

*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-05-06.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.cbi.ir](https://www.cbi.ir)


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