---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Albania]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--albania
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/AL, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/albania.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/albania.html"
title: "Albania — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities in Albania are subject to significant restrictions under Law No. 66/2020 on DLT-based Financial Markets.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T19:59:37.190046+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
---

# Albania — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇦🇱 Albania

Cryptocurrency activities in Albania are subject to significant restrictions under Law No. 66/2020 on DLT-based Financial Markets. The regulatory environment is cautious, with limited clear frameworks for licensing and AML specifically for crypto.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | ALL |
| Adoption Rank | #50 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% personal income tax on crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 15% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

Albania taxes crypto gains at the standard 15% income tax rate. Practical tax enforcement on crypto is limited.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | FSA / BoA |
| Framework | Law No. 66/2020 on DLT-based Financial Markets |
| Ease | hard |
| Cost | $20,000 - $100,000 |

Licensing is required under the DLT law, but the process is stringent and not fully streamlined.

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

DeFi activities face regulatory restrictions and lack clear legal recognition in Albania.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

Stablecoins are regulated under the general DLT framework with restrictions on issuance and use.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; may be subject to existing financial rules

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.06/kWh |
| Renewable | 85% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is allowed but under regulatory restrictions; high renewable energy share supports sustainable mining operations.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 36/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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