Tokenization & crypto licensing in South Africa
1 official register read, 247 entries from Financial Sector Conduct Authority. 3 instruments from here are in our catalogue.
Buying crypto in South Africa: what to know
Legal- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) — Licenses crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under FAIS since 2022/2023
- South African Reserve Bank (SARB) — Exchange control and payments
- South African Revenue Service (SARS) — Taxation
SARS applies normal income tax rules: crypto gains are either revenue (taxed at your marginal rate, up to 45%) or capital (capital gains tax, effectively up to 18%), depending on intent.
Gains: Capital: 40% of the gain included in income, effective max 18%; revenue (trading): marginal rate up to 45%
- Check the FSCA list for the provider's current licence status.
- The 2026 Budget announced plans to bring crypto transactions within exchange control; details were not confirmed.
- SARS decides revenue versus capital case by case.
Checked 2026-10-29 · Confidence: medium · Sources: [1][2][3][4]
Not confirmed: 300 approved of 512 applications as at 12 Dec 2025: from FSCA press release mirror, IOL originals blocked. · CGT 40% inclusion / 45% top marginal rate are general SARS rates, not stated on the crypto page. · Earlier claim that offshore crypto transfers count toward exchange-control allowances: not confirmed, replaced. · Staking taxation not addressed by SARS.
Compiled to the best of our knowledge from the sources linked. Information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change — check the linked official sources before acting.
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Who offers tokenization and crypto services in South Africa
Crypto-asset service providers (VASPs/CASPs) in South Africa are registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Its register „List of Crypto Asset Service Providers authorised under the FAIS Act“ lists 247 companies (read 2026-10-14). The conditions for registering are set by the authority — its own list is the source.
- ABSOLUT ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD
- ABSOLUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD
- AFRAFIN (PTY) LTD
- AFRICAN IVY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
- AFRIDAX (PTY) LTD
- AGA FINANCIAL SERVICES PTY LTD
- AIM FINTECH (PTY) LTD
- ALPHA PRIVATE CAPITAL (PTY) LTD
- ALPHA WEALTH (PTY) LTD
- ALTCOIN TRADER (PTY) LTD
- ALTITUDE ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD
- ALTITUDE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD
- AMADWALA RISK AND WEALTH CONSULTING (PTY) LTD
- AMI TRADING PTY LTD
- ANDROMEDA CAPITAL (PTY) LTD
- + 232 more in the register below
Where are crypto companies and VASPs registered in South Africa?
With the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Its register “List of Crypto Asset Service Providers authorised under the FAIS Act” lists 247 companies (read 2026-10-14), for example ABSOLUT ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD, ABSOLUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD, AFRAFIN (PTY) LTD, AFRICAN IVY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD. The requirements for registering are set by the authority; its own list is the source: https://www.fsca.co.za/
What the authorities publish — and what we read
Status: Public register, read. Every address below was loaded, not guessed. A register entry records that an authority licensed, registered or approved something; it says nothing about whether you may or should buy it.
| Authority | Register | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) – crypto assets declared financial product under FAIS | List of Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) authorised under the FAIS Act – December 2024 | Public register, read about 248 entries |
List of Crypto Asset Service Providers authorised under the FAIS Act
Licensed or registered providers · 247 entriesFinancial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) · source · read 2026-10-14
| Register no. | Name |
|---|---|
| ABSOLUT ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD | ABSOLUT ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
| ABSOLUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD | ABSOLUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
| AFRAFIN (PTY) LTD | AFRAFIN (PTY) LTD |
| AFRICAN IVY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD | AFRICAN IVY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
| AFRIDAX (PTY) LTD | AFRIDAX (PTY) LTD |
| AGA FINANCIAL SERVICES PTY LTD | AGA FINANCIAL SERVICES PTY LTD |
| AIM FINTECH (PTY) LTD | AIM FINTECH (PTY) LTD |
| ALPHA PRIVATE CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | ALPHA PRIVATE CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| ALPHA WEALTH (PTY) LTD | ALPHA WEALTH (PTY) LTD |
| ALTCOIN TRADER (PTY) LTD | ALTCOIN TRADER (PTY) LTD |
| ALTITUDE ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD | ALTITUDE ASSET MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
| ALTITUDE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD | ALTITUDE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD |
| AMADWALA RISK AND WEALTH CONSULTING (PTY) LTD | AMADWALA RISK AND WEALTH CONSULTING (PTY) LTD |
| AMI TRADING PTY LTD | AMI TRADING PTY LTD |
| ANDROMEDA CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | ANDROMEDA CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| APZOR PTY LTD | APZOR PTY LTD |
| ARBATUNITY PTY LTD | ARBATUNITY PTY LTD |
| ARC CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | ARC CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| ASCOR INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGERS CC | ASCOR INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGERS CC |
| ATTRIX (PTY) LTD | ATTRIX (PTY) LTD |
| AZANVEST (PTY) LTD TRADING AS: ASO CAPITAL | AZANVEST (PTY) LTD TRADING AS: ASO CAPITAL |
| BANQUE SYZ SA | BANQUE SYZ SA |
| BERNERAY FINANCIAL (PTY) LTD | BERNERAY FINANCIAL (PTY) LTD |
| BETA CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | BETA CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| BIOCERTICA (PTY) LTD | BIOCERTICA (PTY) LTD |
| BIRD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTHCARE (PTY) LTD | BIRD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTHCARE (PTY) LTD |
| BITYARIS (PTY) LTD | BITYARIS (PTY) LTD |
| BLACK ONYX FUND HUB (PTY) LTD | BLACK ONYX FUND HUB (PTY) LTD |
| BLOCKCHAIN CURRENCY HUB (PTY) LTD | BLOCKCHAIN CURRENCY HUB (PTY) LTD |
| BLUE ASSET FS AFRICA (PTY) LTD | BLUE ASSET FS AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
| BLUETRINO SA (PTY) LTD | BLUETRINO SA (PTY) LTD |
| BONDCOIN (PTY) LTD | BONDCOIN (PTY) LTD |
| BUFFSHELFCO 63 (PTY) LTD | BUFFSHELFCO 63 (PTY) LTD |
| CAEP ASSET MANAGERS (PTY) LTD | CAEP ASSET MANAGERS (PTY) LTD |
| CAPE CRYPTO PTY LTD | CAPE CRYPTO PTY LTD |
| CAPTA FOREX (PTY) LTD | CAPTA FOREX (PTY) LTD |
| CAPTA INVEST (PTY) LTD | CAPTA INVEST (PTY) LTD |
| CAPTA WEALTH (PTY) LTD | CAPTA WEALTH (PTY) LTD |
| CARDIFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD | CARDIFF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
| CAVEAT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD | CAVEAT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (PTY) LTD |
| CBCX MARKETS PTY LTD | CBCX MARKETS PTY LTD |
| CEG FINANCIAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD | CEG FINANCIAL SERVICES (PTY) LTD |
| CENTRIC WEALTH ADVISORY (PTY) LTD | CENTRIC WEALTH ADVISORY (PTY) LTD |
| CHAINEX (PTY) LTD | CHAINEX (PTY) LTD |
| CH FINSERV (PTY) LTD | CH FINSERV (PTY) LTD |
| CLAINOS CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | CLAINOS CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| COIN PRO (PTY) LTD | COIN PRO (PTY) LTD |
| COLLABTECH (PTY) LTD | COLLABTECH (PTY) LTD |
| COMPOUND GROUP (PTY) LTD | COMPOUND GROUP (PTY) LTD |
| CONSOLIDATED EVOLUTION (PTY) LTD | CONSOLIDATED EVOLUTION (PTY) LTD |
| CONSOLIDATED WEALTH (PTY) LTD | CONSOLIDATED WEALTH (PTY) LTD |
| COUNT CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | COUNT CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| CPT MARKETS PTY LTD | CPT MARKETS PTY LTD |
| CREDENCE CAPITAL (PTY) LTD | CREDENCE CAPITAL (PTY) LTD |
| CRISSCROSS TECH (PTY) LTD | CRISSCROSS TECH (PTY) LTD |
| CRYPTO VILLA (PTY) LTD | CRYPTO VILLA (PTY) LTD |
| CRYPTO-ARB (PTY) LTD | CRYPTO-ARB (PTY) LTD |
| CUSTODIAN INVESTMENT MANAGERS (PTY) LTD | CUSTODIAN INVESTMENT MANAGERS (PTY) LTD |
| CURRENC GROUP (PTY) LTD | CURRENC GROUP (PTY) LTD |
| CURRENCY ASSIST SA PTY LTD | CURRENCY ASSIST SA PTY LTD |
Showing 60 of 247. The full list is in the register itself (link above).
In our catalogue: 3 instruments from South Africa
3 live.