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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Astana International Financial Centre]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: free-zone--astana-international-financial-centre
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/AIFC, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/astana-international-financial-centre.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/astana-international-financial-centre.html"
title: "Astana International Financial Centre — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: The AIFC operates a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the AIFC Framework for Regulation of Digital Asset Activities…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:00:03.855745+00:00"
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parent_country: KZ
region: central_asia
---

# Astana International Financial Centre — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# Astana International Financial Centre

The AIFC operates a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the AIFC Framework for Regulation of Digital Asset Activities, with active regulatory development and cooperation with international regulators.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | central asia |
| Currency | KZT |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% within AIFC (exempt from Kazakhstan individual income tax for AIFC participants until 2066) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 0% corporate income tax for AIFC participants (50-year exemption until 2066) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | 0% within AIFC for qualifying participants |
| Airdrop Tax | 0% within AIFC for qualifying participants |

AIFC offers a 50-year tax exemption (until 2066) for qualifying participants, including 0% corporate income tax, 0% individual income tax on AIFC-sourced income, and 0% capital gains tax. This applies to AIFC-registered entities and their employees.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AFSA |
| Framework | AIFC Framework for Regulation of Digital Asset Activities |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $100,000 |

Licensing is managed by AFSA with multiple regulated activity types and ongoing framework enhancements.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the AIFC digital asset framework with clear guidelines.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated within the AIFC digital asset regulatory framework with specific requirements.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.04/kWh |
| Renewable | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with competitive electricity costs and moderate renewable energy usage. Infrastructure is rated good for data centers and internet connectivity.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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