---
type: city
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "moneyval", "legal"]
aliases: ["EE-TLL", "EST-TLL", "Tallinn"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--estonia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "FIU Estonia"
    url: "https://www.fi.ee"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Money Laundering Prevention Act + [[concept--mica|MiCA]]"
    url: "https://www.fi.ee"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇪🇪 Tallinn (e-Residency Hub) (EE-TLL) — Crypto Regulation

> Estonia maintains a legal and regulated environment for cryptocurrencies, with clear frameworks such as the Money Laundering Prevention Act and MiCA in place. The regulator actively updates competency requirements for crypto companies and enforces AML rules.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Legal |
| Sub-jurisdiction of | [[country--estonia|Estonia]] |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--eur|EUR]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |

Crypto transactions are subject to VAT. Specific tax rates for capital gains, staking, mining, and airdrops are not explicitly stated in the source.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--fiu-estonia|FIU Estonia]] |
| Framework | Money Laundering Prevention Act + MiCA |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | €10,000 - €25,000 |
| Timeline | N/A months |

Licensing is required under the Money Laundering Prevention Act and MiCA framework. The process is moderately challenging with competency requirements for employees.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the existing crypto regulatory framework.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the MiCA framework and related EU regulations.

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Climate | temperate |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure is rated good.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 74/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | open |

## Enforcement

Enforcement focused on unlicensed operators and consumer protection

## CBDC Status: unknown

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [FIU Estonia](https://www.fi.ee)
- [Money Laundering Prevention Act + MiCA](https://www.fi.ee)