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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Vanuatu]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--vanuatu
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/VU, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/vanuatu.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/vanuatu.html"
title: "Vanuatu — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Vanuatu maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrency, overseen by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) which is finalizing…
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# Vanuatu — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# Vanuatu

Vanuatu maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrency, overseen by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) which is finalizing legislative framework updates to enhance investor confidence and regulatory compliance.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | asia pacific |
| Currency | VUV |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

The regulatory page does not specify explicit tax rates or rules for cryptocurrency activities.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | VFSC / RBV |
| Framework | VFSC digital asset business licensing |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $5,000 - $20,000 |

Licensing is managed by the VFSC with a focus on strengthening oversight and compliance in line with international standards.

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No explicit information on DeFi regulation is provided by the VFSC.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** unknown

No specific information on stablecoin regulations is provided on the regulator page.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.25/kWh |
| Renewable | 15% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with relatively high electricity costs and moderate renewable energy usage. Infrastructure is fair, typical for a small island nation.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 40/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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