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domain: web3-compliance
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tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Labuan International Business And Financial Centre]
created: 2026-04-23
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source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/labuan-international-business-and-financial-centre.html"
title: "Labuan International Business and Financial Centre — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Labuan IBFC is a crypto-friendly jurisdiction with a regulatory framework under the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010 and Digital Asset…
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parent_country: MY
region: southeast_asia
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# Labuan International Business and Financial Centre — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# Labuan International Business and Financial Centre

Labuan IBFC is a crypto-friendly jurisdiction with a regulatory framework under the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010 and Digital Asset Guidelines, promoting transparency and innovation in digital assets.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 20/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | southeast asia |
| Currency | MYR |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (Labuan entities exempt from Malaysian income tax on non-Malaysian income) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 3% on net profits or MYR 20,000 flat (Labuan Business Activity Tax Act) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

The regulator page does not specify detailed crypto tax rates or rules, but expanded income tax exemptions exist for certain sectors.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Labuan FSA |
| Framework | Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010; Digital Asset Guidelines |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $100,000 |

Labuan FSA oversees licensing under established financial services laws with a focus on compliance and innovation.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under Labuan's digital asset guidelines ensuring compliance with AML/CFT standards.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the digital asset framework with requirements for transparency and risk management.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 18% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a growing renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports international finance and digital assets.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 55/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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