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.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | SEK |
| Adoption Rank | #31 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | /not explicitly stated on page/ |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | /not explicitly stated on page/ |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | /not explicitly stated on page/ |
| Airdrop Tax | /not explicitly stated on page/ |
/not explicitly stated on page/
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FI |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $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.
FI has issued warnings about crypto risks and monitored VASP compliance. Skatteverket has been proactive in crypto tax enforcement.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are subject to regulation under the broader EU crypto asset framework, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with specific requirements for issuers and service providers.
Status: Unclear
MiCA excludes unique NFTs. FI follows ESMA classification guidance.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.065/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 68% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |
Sweden offers favorable conditions for crypto mining due to low electricity costs and high renewable energy share, with strong infrastructure support.
| Stability | very_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 85/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Risk Factors
Sweden is politically stable with strong rule of law and low corruption. It has open banking access for crypto businesses and no international sanctions.
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