Regulatory & Policy Framework
Mongolia's AI governance is moving from legislative debate to implementation. This page is updated by evidence level.
- 2018A In effect
Law on Virtual Assets
Basic legal framework for digital assets and crypto businesses — the starting point for later digital-economy laws.
- Mar 2024A In effect
E-Mongolia 4.0 launched (with AI)
Over 63 million transactions, about 1.9 million users and 1,263 services; ranked 46th in the 2024 EGDI.
- 13 Feb 2025B Disclosed
Draft National Strategy on Big Data and AI
Covers 2025–2035, including national data centres, compute and AI regulation; later included in the 2026–2030 five-year development guidelines.
- 25 Aug 2026B Disclosed
Sovereign-by-design Green AI Data Centre Initiative (COP17)
Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications signed an MOU with NOVVA; first 100–200MW project in 2028–2030, long-term target over 1GW.
- Under reviewB Disclosed
Data Law
Under parliamentary review; will set rules for data localisation, cross-border transfer and data-subject rights.
Direct impact on MIAI
| Item | Status | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| National AI strategy | In development guidelines | Can be cited as policy basis, worded as “directional plan”. |
| Data Law | In parliament | Localisation and cross-border plans follow its adoption; compliance is reserved for now. |
| Tariff exemption + 4-year VAT deferral | Disclosed policy | Applies to qualifying data-centre equipment; scope needs written confirmation. |
| Sovereign AI data-centre initiative | MOU stage | MIAI's inclusion requires written confirmation or a formal agreement. |
| Cybersecurity | In effect | Global Cybersecurity Index Tier 3; compute centres must implement audits and incident response. |
The project list for the national green AI data-centre initiative is not yet public. Whether MIAI is included or eligible for tariff and VAT relief depends on written confirmation or a formal agreement.