Liechtenstein maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the EWR-MiCA-DG framework and the TVTG/Blockchain Act (2020). The Financial Market Authority (FMA) actively supervises the financial market to ensure stability and prevent abuse, but no specific new crypto regulations were detailed in the latest report.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 12/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | CHF |
| Adoption Rank | #14 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% for private investors (no capital gains tax on private wealth) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 12.5% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FMA |
| Framework | EWR-MiCA-DG + TVTG/Blockchain Act (2020) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $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.
FMA has revoked registrations from TTSPs that failed to meet ongoing compliance requirements. The FMA maintains an updated registry of authorized providers.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | MONEYVAL |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
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.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the MiCAR framework and Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act, with specific provisions for authorization and supervision of issuers.
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.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.14/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewables. Infrastructure quality supports crypto activities.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 76/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Liechtenstein is politically stable with a strong rule of law, low corruption, and open banking access, making it favorable for crypto businesses.
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