Step 1: Choose Asset Country

Mandatory

Asset domicile is a critical input in the tokenization process, as it determines the legal and regulatory framework governing the asset and constrains the space of feasible issuance structures. This parameter ensures compliance with local laws, defines tax obligations, and establishes the jurisdiction for resolving disputes. Recording this information as metadata in the token’s smart contract provides transparency and builds trust with investors.

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Asset Country List

Åland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antarctica, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bailiwick of Guernsey, Bailiwick of Jersey, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Canada, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Group of Islands, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of China (Taiwan), Republic of Korea, Réunion Island, Romania, Rwanda, Sahrawi, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard og Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Territory of Christmas Island, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togolese Republic, Tokelau, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Union of the Comoros, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

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Why This Step is Important

• Regulatory Compliance. Embedding the country_of_asset in the token’s smart contract enables alignment with the laws of the asset’s jurisdiction.

• Transparency for Investors. Allows token holders to verify the jurisdiction governing the asset easily.

• Immutable Record. Serves as a permanent, tamper-proof reference for compliance audits and regulatory reviews.

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Actions

1. Review your asset and identify the country where it is located or governed.

2. Select one country from the Asset Country List above.

3. Record the selected country in the system as country_of_asset.

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