Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Introduces Expedited Licensing for Regulated Crypto Firms

In Bhutan, Gelephu Mindfulness City has introduced a streamlined licensing system designed to accelerate approvals for globally regulated companies, including digital asset firms.

The new framework integrates regulatory approval with immediate access to banking services, significantly reducing the time between application and operational launch. Firms already licensed in established financial hubs such as Abu Dhabi Global Market, Singapore, and Hong Kong are expected to benefit most from expedited processing.

Once approved and incorporated, companies will be able to access corporate banking through DK Bank, enabling faster setup of core financial operations.

The city also offers a highly competitive tax regime, including zero corporate tax for selected sectors based on investment criteria, no capital gains or dividend taxes, and exemptions from foreign taxation through 2030.

Source: (X, formerly Twitter)