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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Lithuania]
created: 2026-04-23
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slug: country--lithuania
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/LT, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/lithuania.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/lithuania.html"
title: "Lithuania — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Lithuania has become one of Europe's leading crypto-friendly jurisdictions, with the Bank of Lithuania overseeing a large number of registered VASPs.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:06:12.311561+00:00"
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region: europe
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# Lithuania — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇱🇹 Lithuania

Lithuania has become one of Europe's leading crypto-friendly jurisdictions, with the Bank of Lithuania overseeing a large number of registered VASPs. Lithuania hosts more licensed crypto and e-money companies than most EU countries.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 20/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #23 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% personal income tax on crypto gains (20% above EUR 120,000) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 15% standard corporate tax; 5% for small companies |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as capital income at 15% |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income at 15% upon receipt |

Lithuania taxes crypto gains at 15% personal income tax (20% on gains above EUR 120,000). The 15% corporate rate and 5% small company rate are competitive. Lithuania has attracted hundreds of fintech and crypto companies.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Bank of Lithuania |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA); Lithuanian AML Law; E-Money and Payment Institutions Law |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $15,000 - $150,000 |

The Bank of Lithuania has been one of the most active EU VASP registrars, licensing hundreds of crypto companies. Lithuania introduced a Specialized Bank license with reduced capital requirements. The regulatory sandbox (LBChain) supports blockchain innovation. With MiCA, existing VASPs transition to CASP authorization.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

Under MiCA, DeFi with identifiable operators requires CASP authorization. Bank of Lithuania follows ESMA guidance. Lithuania's fintech ecosystem includes DeFi-adjacent companies.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** specific\_framework

MiCA stablecoin framework applies. Bank of Lithuania oversees EMT and ART authorization. Several e-money token projects operate from Lithuania.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA excludes unique NFTs. Bank of Lithuania follows ESMA classification guidance.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.14/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 generation.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 60/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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