Switzerland maintains a crypto-friendly regulatory environment with clear frameworks such as the DLT Act and FinTech License under FMIA. FINMA actively supervises the financial market with a focus on proportional, risk-based, and technology-neutral oversight.
| Status | crypto_friendly |
| Risk Score | 10/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | CHF |
| Adoption Rank | #12 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% for private investors (no capital gains tax on movable private assets) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 11.9-21.6% depending on canton (federal 8.5% + cantonal/communal) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
The regulator page does not specify detailed crypto tax rules; however, Switzerland generally does not apply VAT on crypto transactions.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FINMA |
| Framework | DLT Act and FinTech License under FMIA |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $500,000 |
Licensing is available under the DLT Act and FinTech License with proportional and risk-based supervision by FINMA.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities fall under existing financial market regulations and are supervised by FINMA with a focus on risk and proportionality.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the DLT Act and financial market laws, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: no_rules
No NFT-specific regulation exists. FINMA applies existing securities law if an NFT has investment characteristics. Pure collectible and art NFTs are generally unregulated.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.142/kWh |
| Renewable | 76% |
| Infrastructure | excellent |
Mining is legal with relatively high electricity costs but excellent infrastructure and a high share of renewable energy.
| Stability | very_stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 85/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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