Réunion follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with a clear licensing framework for crypto service providers effective from July 2026.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | africa south |
| Currency | EUR |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |
Crypto transactions are subject to VAT; other specific tax details are not provided.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and French PACTE Law |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
From July 1, 2026, crypto service providers must obtain authorization under MiCA to operate legally in France and its territories, including Réunion.
AMF enforcement applies.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and French financial laws.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial regulations.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT exclusions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs; infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 69/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
As an overseas department of France, Réunion benefits from stable governance, EU regulatory alignment, and good infrastructure for crypto businesses.
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