---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Restricted, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Guatemala]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--guatemala
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/GT, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/guatemala.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/guatemala.html"
title: "Guatemala — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities in Guatemala are restricted with no formal regulatory framework. The Superintendencia de Bancos (SIB) and Banco de Guatemala have…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:05:06.203740+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: central_america
---

# Guatemala — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇬🇹 Guatemala

Cryptocurrency activities in Guatemala are restricted with no formal regulatory framework. The Superintendencia de Bancos (SIB) and Banco de Guatemala have issued warnings against crypto use.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Restricted** |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | central america |
| Currency | GTQ |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% CGT on asset disposals |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance. General 10% CGT may apply.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | No |
| Regulator | SIB / Banguat |
| Framework | No crypto framework; SIB/Banguat warnings |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |

No crypto licensing. Banguat has issued multiple warnings about crypto risks.

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No regulation.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No framework.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No regulation.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | No |
| Electricity | $0.12/kWh |
| Renewable | 60% |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Mining is restricted due to regulatory uncertainty and energy infrastructure limitations. Electricity cost is relatively high compared to global averages. Renewable energy share is significant, mostly hydro and solar.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 25/100 |
| Banking Access | restricted |

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

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