Guadeloupe follows the French regulatory framework under the AMF and MiCA, providing a clear legal environment for crypto activities. The AMF oversees investor protection and market integrity, with licensing and compliance aligned with EU standards.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 30% flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains (French law) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax (French law) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | French tax rules apply |
| Airdrop Tax | French tax rules apply |
French tax law applies. 30% flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains for individuals.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Licensing follows French MiCA implementation with a transitional period ending July 1, 2026, requiring authorization for crypto service providers.
AMF enforcement applies.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA with specific requirements for issuance and service providers.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT provisions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.2/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with relatively high electricity costs and moderate renewable energy usage. Infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 68/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
Risk Factors
Guadeloupe benefits from French governance, stable political environment, and EU regulatory alignment. Risks include natural disasters such as hurricanes.
Soken combines Web3 security engineering and crypto-legal counsel — two specialised tracks, one team. Pick the side that matches your need.
VASP licensing, jurisdiction analysis, AML/KYC, legal opinions, company registration and banking access.
Explore Legal Services → IT & SecuritySmart-contract audits, penetration testing, Web3 development, AI/LLM security audits.
Explore IT Services →Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
← Back to Crypto Map