Saint Barthelemy follows French crypto regulations including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the French PACTE Law, with the AMF overseeing investor protection and market functioning. The transitional period for providing crypto services without authorization under MiCA ends July 1, 2026.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 30% flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains (French law) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax (French law) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | French tax rules apply |
| Airdrop Tax | French tax rules apply |
French tax law applies. 30% flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains for individuals.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Crypto service providers must obtain PSAN authorization under MiCA to operate legally after July 1, 2026.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and French financial regulations.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial laws, requiring compliance with authorization and transparency rules.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT provisions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.28/kWh |
| Renewable | 10% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high; infrastructure is fair due to island limitations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 70/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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