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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [R Union]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--r-union
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/RE, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/r-union.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/r-union.html"
title: "Réunion — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Réunion follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with a clear licensing framework for crypto…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:07:43.312253+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: africa_south
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# Réunion — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇫🇷 Réunion

Réunion follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with a clear licensing framework for crypto service providers effective from July 2026.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 28/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | africa south |
| Currency | EUR |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |

Crypto transactions are subject to VAT; other specific tax details are not provided.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and French PACTE Law |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $50,000 - $300,000 |

From July 1, 2026, crypto service providers must obtain authorization under MiCA to operate legally in France and its territories, including Réunion.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and French financial laws.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial regulations.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA NFT exclusions apply.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable | 15% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs; infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 69/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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