Spain has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, governed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), providing legal certainty for crypto activities.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #23 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 19%-26% progressive capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax rate applies to crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at progressive rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income or capital gains depending on circumstances |
Spain taxes crypto capital gains at progressive rates between 19% and 26% for individuals, corporate gains at 25%, and treats staking and mining income as taxable income. VAT does not apply to crypto transactions.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CNMV |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $25,000 - $200,000 |
Licensing under MiCAR requires compliance with AML and operational standards; process is moderately complex.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities fall under the scope of MiCAR and are subject to regulatory oversight to ensure investor protection and AML compliance.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCAR with specific requirements for issuance and reserve backing to protect users.
Status: Unclear
MiCA excludes unique NFTs. CNMV follows ESMA guidance. Spain's art market makes NFT classification relevant.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.16/kWh |
| Renewable | 45% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy; infrastructure supports mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 58/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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