---
type: city
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "moneyval", "legal"]
aliases: ["LT-VNO", "LTU-VNO", "Vilnius"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--lithuania]]"]
sources:
  - name: "Bank of Lithuania"
    url: "https://www.lb.lt"
    type: "official"
  - name: "Law on Money Laundering Prevention + [[concept--mica|MiCA]]"
    url: "https://www.lb.lt"
    type: "framework"
---

# 🇱🇹 Vilnius (Fintech Hub) (LT-VNO) — Crypto Regulation

> Vilnius is a major EU fintech hub. Bank of Lithuania issues EMI and VASP licenses. Popular for crypto companies seeking EU passporting under MiCA.

## Overview

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

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15-20% |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 15% CIT |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--bank-of-lithuania|Bank of Lithuania]] |
| Framework | Law on Money Laundering Prevention + MiCA |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

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

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## 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 good infrastructure environment in Vilnius fintech hub.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| 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:**
- [Bank of Lithuania](https://www.lb.lt)
- [Law on Money Laundering Prevention + MiCA](https://www.lb.lt)