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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Poland]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--poland
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/PL, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/poland.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/poland.html"
title: "Poland — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Poland has a legal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The EU's MiCAR regulation is directly applicable, but national legislation has been vetoed…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:07:34.698996+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
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# Poland — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇵🇱 Poland

Poland has a legal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The EU's MiCAR regulation is directly applicable, but national legislation has been vetoed, indicating reliance on EU-level rules. The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) actively monitors the market and issues warnings but no specific national crypto laws are detailed on the page.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | PLN |
| Adoption Rank | #26 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 19% flat tax on crypto capital gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 19% CIT (9% for small taxpayers) |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | KNF |
| Framework | MiCAR (directly applicable but national legislation vetoed) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $20,000 - $150,000 |

Presidential veto prevents KNF from issuing CASP licences. Polish businesses at severe competitive disadvantage. No domestic authority can authorize CASPs.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

MiCA applies to DeFi with identifiable operators. KNF follows ESMA guidance.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** specific\_framework

MiCA stablecoin framework applies. KNF oversees authorization.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA excludes unique NFTs. KNF follows ESMA classification guidance.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.122/kWh |
| Renewable | 21% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a temperate climate favorable for cooling. Infrastructure quality is good. Renewable energy share is 21%.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 55/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

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

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