🇬🇫 French Guiana

French Guiana follows the French regulatory framework for crypto assets, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the French PACTE Law. The AMF regulates crypto activities with a focus on investor protection and market integrity.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score28/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regioncaribbean
CurrencyEUR

Tax

VAT on CryptoNo

No explicit tax details on crypto were provided in the source text.

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorAMF / ACPR
FrameworkMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and French PACTE Law
Easemedium
Cost$50,000 - $300,000

Crypto service providers must obtain PSAN authorization by July 1, 2026, to operate legally in France and its territories including French Guiana.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial laws, requiring compliance with authorization and transparency rules.

NFTs

Status: Unclear

MiCA NFT provisions apply.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.15/kWh
Renewable10%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, which may impact profitability.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index44/100
Banking Accessmoderate

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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