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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Armenia]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--armenia
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/AM, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/armenia.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/armenia.html"
title: "Armenia — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities are legal in Armenia with no specific crypto legislation; general financial laws apply.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T19:59:58.495167+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
---

# Armenia — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇦🇲 Armenia

Cryptocurrency activities are legal in Armenia with no specific crypto legislation; general financial laws apply. The Central Bank monitors financial stability and currency circulation but does not impose explicit crypto restrictions.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | AMD |
| Adoption Rank | #39 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 20% personal income tax on crypto gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 18% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at applicable rates |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

Armenia applies standard income tax rates to crypto gains. The regulatory framework is still developing. Practical tax enforcement on crypto transactions is limited.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBA |
| Framework | No specific crypto legislation; general financial laws apply |
| Ease | easy |
| Cost | N/A |

Armenia does not yet require specific licenses for crypto activities. The CBA is developing a regulatory framework. Crypto businesses operate under general business registration.

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.07/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and 30% renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair but not highly developed for large-scale mining.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 49/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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