Cryptocurrency activities are legal in Armenia with no specific crypto legislation; general financial laws apply. The Central Bank monitors financial stability and currency circulation but does not impose explicit crypto restrictions.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | AMD |
| Adoption Rank | #39 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 20% personal income tax on crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 18% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at applicable rates |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |
Armenia applies standard income tax rates to crypto gains. The regulatory framework is still developing. Practical tax enforcement on crypto transactions is limited.
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBA |
| Framework | No specific crypto legislation; general financial laws apply |
| Ease | easy |
| Cost | N/A |
Armenia does not yet require specific licenses for crypto activities. The CBA is developing a regulatory framework. Crypto businesses operate under general business registration.
Status: Unclear
No specific DeFi regulation
Status: no_rules
No specific stablecoin framework
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.07/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and 30% renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but not highly developed for large-scale mining.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 49/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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