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Crypto Regulation in Slovenia

Legal

Slovenia regulates crypto under MiCA with oversight from ATVP (Securities Market Agency). Slovenia has been relatively crypto-friendly with no capital gains tax on individual crypto holdings until recent legislative changes.

Region: EuropeCurrency: EURAdoption Rank: #34Risk Score: 30/100

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)
25% on crypto gains (introduced 2024); previously untaxed for individuals
Capital Gains (Corporate)
19% corporate tax on crypto gains
VAT on Crypto
No
Staking Tax
Taxed at 25%
Airdrop Tax
Taxed at 25% upon receipt
Mining Tax
Taxed as business income
Summary
Slovenia introduced a 25% tax on individual crypto gains effective 2024, ending its previous tax-free status for individual crypto investors. Corporate crypto income is taxed at the standard 19% rate.

Licensing & Registration

License Required
Yes
Regulator
ATVP (Agencija za trg vrednostnih papirjev (Securities Market Agency))
Framework
Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
License Types
Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorization under MiCA
Estimated Cost (USD)
$15,000 - $80,000
Timeline
4-10 months
Ease of Licensing
Medium
Notes
ATVP oversees MiCA CASP authorization in Slovenia. The crypto community in Slovenia has been active, with events like the Bitcoin Conference Ljubljana.

AML / KYC

KYC Required
Yes
Travel Rule
Yes
FATF Member
No
FATF Status
Compliant
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Yes

Mining

Mining Legal
Yes
Status
Legal
Electricity Cost ($/kWh)
$0.12
Renewable Energy
30%
Climate
Temperate
Infrastructure
Good
Tax on Mining Income
19% corporate tax on crypto gains

Soken Services

Legal Opinion
Available | $3,000 - $12,000 | 10 days
Banking
Difficulty: Hard | Crypto-friendly banks: none listed
Min. Deposit
$10,000
Fiat Rails
SEPA, SWIFT, SEPA Instant
Card Payments
Visa, Mastercard
Company Registration
$8,000 | 30 days | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Licensing Support
Available | $25,000 - $100,000

Sources

ATVP
Reviewed: 2026-03-01likely

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crypto legal in Slovenia?
Cryptocurrency is currently classified as "Legal" in Slovenia. Slovenia regulates crypto under MiCA with oversight from ATVP (Securities Market Agency). Slovenia has been relatively crypto-friendly with no capital gains tax on individual crypto holdings until recent legislative changes.
What is the crypto tax rate in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, the personal capital gains tax on crypto is 25% on crypto gains (introduced 2024); previously untaxed for individuals, and the corporate tax rate is 19% corporate tax on crypto gains. Slovenia introduced a 25% tax on individual crypto gains effective 2024, ending its previous tax-free status for individual crypto investors. Corporate crypto income is taxed at the standard 19% rate.
Do I need a crypto license in Slovenia?
Yes, a crypto license is required in Slovenia. The regulator is Agencija za trg vrednostnih papirjev (Securities Market Agency) under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Estimated licensing cost: $15,000 - $80,000.
Is crypto mining legal in Slovenia?
Yes, crypto mining is legal in Slovenia. Electricity costs approximately $0.12/kWh. Mining income is taxed at: 19% corporate tax on crypto gains.
What are the AML/KYC requirements for crypto in Slovenia?
Yes, crypto businesses in Slovenia must comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. The FATF Travel Rule is implemented. FATF compliance status: compliant.