---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [S O Paulo]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: city--s-o-paulo
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/BR-SP, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/s-o-paulo.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/s-o-paulo.html"
title: "São Paulo — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency is legal in São Paulo, Brazil, regulated under Law 14,478/2022 and Central Bank of Brazil regulations.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:07:58.868216+00:00"
entry_type_raw: city
parent_country: BR
region: south_america
---

# São Paulo — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇧🇷 São Paulo

Cryptocurrency is legal in São Paulo, Brazil, regulated under Law 14,478/2022 and Central Bank of Brazil regulations. The regulatory environment supports crypto activities with clear frameworks in place.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | BRL |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at personal or corporate rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income |

Crypto gains are subject to capital gains tax (15% personal, 25% corporate). Staking and mining income are taxed as regular income. VAT does not apply to crypto transactions.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Banco Central do Brasil / CVM |
| Framework | Law 14,478/2022 and Central Bank of Brazil regulations |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |

Licensing is mandatory for crypto service providers, including exchanges and wallet providers, under the Central Bank's regulatory framework.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the same framework as other crypto services, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the Central Bank's framework, requiring issuers to comply with financial regulations and licensing.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.09/kWh |
| Renewable | 40% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal and benefits from relatively low electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure in São Paulo is well-developed for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 43/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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