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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Gibraltar]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--gibraltar
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/GI, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/gibraltar.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/gibraltar.html"
title: "Gibraltar — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Gibraltar was one of the first jurisdictions globally to introduce a DLT regulatory framework in 2018.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:04:57.244346+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
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# Gibraltar — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇬🇮 Gibraltar

Gibraltar was one of the first jurisdictions globally to introduce a DLT regulatory framework in 2018. The GFSC licenses DLT providers under a principles-based framework. Gibraltar has attracted significant crypto business and positions itself as a crypto hub.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | GIP |
| Adoption Rank | #13 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% - no capital gains tax in Gibraltar |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 12.5% corporate tax on crypto business profits; reduced 10% rate for qualifying companies |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No capital gains tax for individuals; corporate staking income at 12.5% |
| Airdrop Tax | No capital gains tax on airdrops for individuals |

Gibraltar has no capital gains tax, making it very attractive for individual crypto investors. Corporate income is taxed at 12.5% (10% for some qualifying activities). Gibraltar is a small but highly crypto-focused jurisdiction with a clear regulatory framework.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | GFSC |
| Framework | Financial Services (Distributed Ledger Technology Providers) Regulations 2020; Proceeds of Crime Act 2015 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $30,000 - $150,000 |

Gibraltar's DLT regulatory framework (introduced January 2018) was among the first globally. The GFSC applies 9 regulatory principles covering consumer protection, cybersecurity, financial crime prevention, and resilience. Several major crypto exchanges and issuers operate from Gibraltar. Post-Brexit, Gibraltar maintains its own regulatory framework separate from MiCA.

## DeFi

**Status:** Legal

Gibraltar's principles-based DLT framework accommodates DeFi activities. The GFSC assesses DeFi platforms on a case-by-case basis, applying its 9 regulatory principles where an operator is identifiable.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** general\_framework

Stablecoins are regulated under the DLT framework and e-money regulations. Gibraltar has hosted several stablecoin projects. No specific stablecoin legislation exists beyond the general framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No NFT-specific regulation. The GFSC assesses tokens including NFTs based on their characteristics and function. Pure collectible NFTs are generally unregulated.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.2/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a good infrastructure environment. Renewable energy accounts for about 30% of electricity supply.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 70/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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