France has a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets under the EU MiCAR regulation and the national PACTE law. The AMF oversees crypto service providers and enforces licensing and investor protection rules.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #15 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 30% flat tax (PFU: 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions) or progressive option |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% standard corporate tax rate |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |
VAT applies to crypto transactions; other specific tax rates are not detailed in the source.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF |
| Framework | MiCAR (EU 2023/1114) and PACTE Law (2019) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $30,000 - $250,000 |
From July 1, 2026, crypto service providers must be authorized under MiCA to operate legally in France.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities fall under the MiCAR framework and are subject to regulatory oversight by the AMF.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the MiCAR framework with specific requirements for issuance and service providers.
Status: Unclear
AMF has not issued NFT-specific regulation. Under MiCA, unique NFTs are excluded but fungible-like NFTs may fall under regulation. AMF follows ESMA guidance.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.13/kWh |
| Renewable | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a temperate climate favorable for cooling.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 69/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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