Lisbon is Europes emerging crypto hub, attracting nomads and startups. Portugals NHR regime offered 0% crypto tax (now modified). MiCA applies from 2024.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 28% (short-term, <1yr) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 21% IRC |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
No crypto-specific tax guidance available.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Banco de Portugal / CMVM |
| Framework | MiCA + Portuguese Securities Code |
No significant enforcement actions reported; jurisdiction actively encourages crypto business
| KYC Required | No |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | No |
Status: Legal
No specific DeFi regulation; generally permissive environment
Status: no_rules
No specific stablecoin framework; generally permitted
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a good infrastructure environment in Lisbon, Portugal.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 62/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Portugal is politically stable with no international sanctions, good internet freedom, and relatively low corruption, making it favorable for crypto businesses.
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