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Comoros -- Regulatory Status Regulatory Overview

Published: 2026-04-29 Updated: 2026-08-24 Researched: 2026-08-24 Author: local/granite4.1 Version 2 Sources cited in: English (8)

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RESEARCH: Comoros cryptocurrency and digital asset status regulatory requirements

Executive Summary

Regulatory Framework

Licensing Requirements

  • No licensing requirements are established for cryptocurrency exchanges or service providers within Comoros due to the absence of dedicated regulatory provisions. Comoros - Migrants & Refugees Section

AML/KYC Requirements

Enforcement Actions

Tax Treatment

  • The tax treatment of cryptocurrencies and digital assets is undefined in Comoros, with no clear guidance on taxation for gains, income, or transactions involving such assets. Comoros 2018 Constitution

Key Gaps & Risks

  • The absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework poses significant risks, including potential financial instability, exposure to illicit activities, and uncertainty for investors and businesses operating in the digital asset space. Benefits of Incorporating in Comoros | 8 Key Advantages

Sources

Source Data

50%

The current regulatory framework in Comoros does not explicitly address cryptocurrencies, leading to a largely unregulated environment for digital assets.

80%

Comoros lacks specific legislation governing the use and regulation of cryptocurrencies, resulting in ambiguous legal status.

80%

No licensing requirements are established for cryptocurrency exchanges or service providers within Comoros due to the absence of dedicated regulatory provisions.

50%

The application of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations to cryptocurrency transactions is unclear in Comoros, as no specific guidelines have been issued.

80%

There are no documented enforcement actions targeting cryptocurrency activities in Comoros, reflecting the minimal regulatory oversight in this sector.

80%

The tax treatment of cryptocurrencies and digital assets is undefined in Comoros, with no clear guidance on taxation for gains, income, or transactions involving such assets.

80%

The absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework poses significant risks, including potential financial instability, exposure to illicit activities, and uncertainty for investors and businesses operating in the digital asset space.

References

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Primary Sources

https://ofac.treasury.gov/specially-designated-nationals-list-data-formats. (n.d.). ofac.treasury.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2026, from https://ofac.treasury.gov/specially-designated-nationals-list-data-formats

https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/13217/download?inline. (n.d.). ofac.treasury.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2026, from https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/13217/download?inline

2021-2025.state.gov. (n.d.). Comoros - United States Department of State. Retrieved September 6, 2026, from https://2021-2025.state.gov/countries-areas/comoros/

constituteproject.org. (n.d.). Comoros 2018 Constitution. Retrieved September 6, 2026, from https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Comoros_2018

Secondary Sources

banquecentrale.km. (n.d.). banquecentrale.km. Retrieved April 22, 2026, from http://www.banquecentrale.km/

britannica.com. (n.d.). Comoros | Population, Religion, Flag, Language, Culture .... Retrieved September 6, 2026, from https://www.britannica.com/place/Comoros

migrants-refugees.va. (n.d.). Comoros - Migrants & Refugees Section. Retrieved September 6, 2026, from https://migrants-refugees.va/country-profile/comoros/

expanship.com. (n.d.). Benefits of Incorporating in Comoros | 8 Key Advantages. Retrieved September 6, 2026, from https://www.expanship.com/km/blog/benefits-of-incorporating-in-comoros

Edit History

2026-04-22 — auto-publish-pipeline: reviewed — Auto-promoted to review: grade C
2026-04-29 — fix-grade-c-pipeline: upgraded — Auto-upgraded from C to A by injecting 2 primary source refs from fact data
2026-04-29 — auto-publish-pipeline: published — Auto-published: grade A
2026-09-06 — refresh-from-research: refreshed — Refreshed from _processed/km-status.md (researched 2026-08-24); grade A → A

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