🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear licensing under the EU MiCAR framework and its own Blockchain Act (TVTG). The Financial Market Authority (FMA) actively supervises crypto-asset service providers and enforces regulations to protect customers and market stability.

Overview

Statuscrypto_friendly
Risk Score12/100 (Low Risk)
Regioneurope
CurrencyCHF
Adoption Rank#14

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)0% for private investors (no capital gains tax on private wealth)
Capital Gains (Corporate)12.5% corporate tax
VAT on CryptoNo

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorFMA
FrameworkEWR-MiCA-DG + TVTG/Blockchain Act (2020)
Easemedium
Cost$30,000 - $200,000

Licenses are issued under the EU MiCAR regulation and Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act, requiring authorization from the FMA for crypto-asset services such as safekeeping, exchange, and transfer.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are subject to regulation under the MiCAR framework and Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act, ensuring compliance with AML and investor protection rules.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the MiCAR framework and Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act, with specific provisions for authorization and supervision of issuers.

NFTs

Status: regulated

The TVTG's Token Container Model provides a comprehensive legal framework for all types of tokens, including NFTs. NFTs representing rights or assets are clearly addressed. This is one of the most NFT-accommodating frameworks globally.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.14/kWh
Renewable30%
Infrastructuregood

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure supports crypto activities well.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index75/100
Banking Accessopen

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

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