Mexico has a restricted regulatory stance on cryptocurrency, governed primarily by the Ley Fintech (2018), which imposes significant limitations on crypto activities.
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 35/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | MXN |
| Adoption Rank | #12 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% on stock exchange gains; up to 35% progressive rate on other crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CNBV |
| Framework | Ley Fintech (2018) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Licensing is required under Ley Fintech for crypto service providers, with moderate difficulty in obtaining licenses.
Status: Restricted
DeFi activities face regulatory restrictions under current Mexican law, limiting their operation.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the Ley Fintech framework with specific compliance requirements.
Status: no_rules
No NFT-specific regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.078/kWh |
| Renewable | 26% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a good infrastructure environment.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 31/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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