Best countries for people that want to invest in ICO's

[savioroshan]

Anyone knows whats the legal status of starting a ICO from India? Will the government approve it? I think investing in ICO's is ok if I use cryptocurrency because government wont be able to trace out that. But I need to know whether the income tax department requires any document for Starting an ICO like source of income documents etc.

[wearepoor]

I am from the US and right now the SEC didnt set up any concrete regulations. Most likely these regulations will be set in 2018 that's why all these ICO won't allow US investors because a lot of people are expecting the SEC it ban it like China. Very very interesting times. My biggest question will be what if as a US citizen you buy ALT coins and make couple milion bucks and deposit it on your Bank of America account can the SEC take it away or US government?

[batang_bitcoin]

Anyone knows whats the legal status of starting a ICO from India?

Most of the news I'm reading online are always focusing on China, I didn't knew that there is something happening on India. Is there really happening there? Can an Indian here confirm?

Will the government approve it?

I did the research and this is what I found http://kryptomoney.com/latest-cryptocurrency-news-india-may-launch-its-own-cryptocurrency/

I think investing in ICO's is ok if I use cryptocurrency because government wont be able to trace out that. But I need to know whether the income tax department requires any document for Starting an ICO like source of income documents etc.

It's a good way to earn and if there's no law for ICO's there and you are skeptic about it, why not try and give a call to your tax department's hotline and ask them about it?

[kevin.]

Does anybody know how companies after successful ICO managed to send fiat legally to their company's bank account? What about KYC/AML ? Is there any jurisdiction friendly about that?

[aoluain]

Well here in Europe there are no restrictions in place
so we are feee to get involved in whatever ICO we like.

It will be interesting how China is going to finalise its
stance on ICO,s and i feel there will be other countries
Willing to follow Chinas and the U.S' lead.

From what i have read, chinas ban is temporary...

[kevin.]

Any suggestions concerning Gibraltar?

[examplens]

Well here in Europe there are no restrictions in place
so we are feee to get involved in whatever ICO we like.

It will be interesting how China is going to finalise its
stance on ICO,s and i feel there will be other countries
Willing to follow Chinas and the U.S' lead.

From what i have read, chinas ban is temporary...

I agree with you. I am from Europe and seems there is no problem with ICO and cryptocurrency (for now). Also, there is much more opened the possibility for implementing banking and transferring crypto value on fiat. I'm even surprised that until now we do not have any serious steps from the most developed countries with crypto integration in the monetary system.

I think China ban is temporary until they have government regulation about cryptocurrency and ICO. I am self-conscious what will happen when all the rules are fully determined and China officially accept cryptocurrencies

[medalex]

I am also from Europe and here we do not ahve any restrictions. I think after China regulations are in palce (also Russia plans to setup them till the end of 2017) there will be more countries defining own regulations for this growing market.

[Vyrtyx]

Situation is changing rapidly. Today you can invest from any country except US and China. So, do it. We don't know, what will be tomorrow.

Indeed... we should make a list with info for each country

[czhen]

Of the countries that legalize crypto is the largest contributor of ico investors.
Not that people from countries that prohibit crypto do not invest.
Surely everyone can invest in ico even in any country he lives.

[eternalgloom]

In my country, Belgium, there hasn't been any specific mention of ICO's. Profits gained by investing in cryptocurrency are taxed at a flat rate of 33% however.
There was a recent case where a teenager had to pay 33% from profits made from an exchange app he had made. He contacted the tax office himself and they ruled that he would be taxed at 33%

This set a precedent and it's been in different newspapers that all profits from crypto are taxed at that rate.

[jomvill]

Not only people with mixed opinions on the Cos, but also in some countries countriesban as ico shut the Exchange as cryptocurrency thats why we will trying others transaction.

[sourish]

I dont think boundaries and norms are a deterrent factoring in cryptosphere yet, eventually when regulations will take clearer shape and form maybe then it will make a difference.

[qiwoman2]

I think many countries still allow for investing in ICOS but many also warn people that this is a really risky and volatile area and yet uncharted territory, so many mainstream investors don't touch this side of the blockchain. I think countries that DON'T allow certain ICOS or most ICOS are China, U.S.A and Singapore to a degree, but not sure of others at the moment. Also the U.S has deemed it illegal for any of its citizens to invest in the PETRO or have anything to do with Maduro's crypto currency because it interfere's with the U.S policy and embargo it has on Venezuela.

[Baltman]

I think it's Malta. Even Binance moves there. In the near future, we will see many projects that will be based there

[Landakhitam]

Everyone can invest in ICO, but policies in each country differ to respond to this and make traders and investors think twice about doing inveiting in ico and they must have consent if their citizens want to invest in ICO.
And hopefully in the near future, we will be treated to many innovative projects

[michael shikany]

Switzerland,  the country is friendly to ICO.
So there are a lot of ICO project teams in Switzerland.

[lighterkek]

most countries allow it. And let's not say let it go. You do not get it, you do not have any sanctions. So you can make your investments with peace of mind

[sashunya.popov.1993]

Belarus has completely legalized crypto-currencies and any earnings on them. Any investment and mining. The country will not impose taxes until 2022, if I'm not mistaken.

[Amalker]

I think all country government can in any time just forbid any participation in ICO for their citizenships. As I know, most of ICO's for now don't allow only such countries like USA and China. Other countries is allowed, but most preferred countries with legal crypto regulation, like Japan.