---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [France]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--france
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/FR, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/france.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/france.html"
title: "France — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: France has a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets under the EU MiCAR regulation and the national PACTE law.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:04:44.094338+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
---

# France — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇫🇷 France

France has a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets under the EU MiCAR regulation and the national PACTE law. The AMF oversees crypto service providers and enforces licensing and investor protection rules.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #15 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 30% flat tax (PFU: 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions) or progressive option |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% standard corporate tax rate |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |

VAT applies to crypto transactions; other specific tax rates are not detailed in the source.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF |
| Framework | MiCAR (EU 2023/1114) and PACTE Law (2019) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $30,000 - $250,000 |

From July 1, 2026, crypto service providers must be authorized under MiCA to operate legally in France.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under the MiCAR framework and are subject to regulatory oversight by the AMF.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the MiCAR framework with specific requirements for issuance and service providers.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

AMF has not issued NFT-specific regulation. Under MiCA, unique NFTs are excluded but fungible-like NFTs may fall under regulation. AMF follows ESMA guidance.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.13/kWh |
| Renewable | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a temperate climate favorable for cooling.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 69/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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