---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Montenegro]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--montenegro
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/ME, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/montenegro.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/montenegro.html"
title: "Montenegro — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Montenegro has no specific cryptocurrency legislation but operates under a legal framework that allows crypto activities.
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:06:46.601149+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
---

# Montenegro — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇲🇪 Montenegro

Montenegro has no specific cryptocurrency legislation but operates under a legal framework that allows crypto activities. The Central Bank of Montenegro (CBCG) oversees financial stability but has not issued explicit crypto regulations.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 45/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 9%-15% progressive income tax may apply |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 9% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No specific crypto tax guidance. General income tax rates (9-15%) and 9% corporate rate may apply.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | No |
| Regulator | CBCG |
| Framework | No specific crypto legislation |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |

No crypto-specific licensing. As an EU candidate, Montenegro may adopt MiCA-aligned regulation in the future.

## 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 | $0.08/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 | 45/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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