PurgatoryAsia
Kazakhstan
10%effective individual rate
10% flat tax. Kazakhstan became a major Bitcoin mining hub after China's ban. AIFC in Astana offers crypto-friendly regulation.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax10%
Income Tax on Crypto10%
Corporate Tax20%
VAT on Crypto12%
Activity Taxes
Staking
10%
Mining
Special mining tax
DeFi
10%
NFTs
10%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
AFSA (AIFC); National Bank
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via business/employment; citizenship after 5 years
Notable Conditions
- →Major Bitcoin mining hub
- →AIFC regulatory sandbox
- →Cheap electricity
- →10% flat rate
- →Post-China ban mining boom
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Moderate
Lifestyle Scores
Safety6/10
Healthcare5/10
Institutions5/10
Business Ease6/10
Int'l Schooling4/10
Privacy5/10