πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden

Sweden has a clear and stable regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aligned with EU regulations such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) actively monitors compliance and enforces AML rules.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score28/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regioneurope
CurrencySEK
Adoption Rank#31

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)/not explicitly stated on page/
Capital Gains (Corporate)/not explicitly stated on page/
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking Tax/not explicitly stated on page/
Airdrop Tax/not explicitly stated on page/

/not explicitly stated on page/

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorFI
FrameworkMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Easemedium
Cost$30,000 - $200,000

Licensing is governed under EU MiCA framework with Finansinspektionen as the national regulator. Obtaining licenses requires compliance with AML and operational standards.

DeFi

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are subject to regulation under the broader EU crypto asset framework, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with specific requirements for issuers and service providers.

NFTs

Status: Unclear

MiCA excludes unique NFTs. FI follows ESMA classification guidance.

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.065/kWh
Renewable68%
Infrastructureexcellent

Sweden offers favorable conditions for crypto mining due to low electricity costs and high renewable energy share, with strong infrastructure support.

Geopolitics

Stabilityvery_stable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index85/100
Banking Accessopen

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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