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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Spain]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--spain
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/ES, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/spain.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/spain.html"
title: "Spain — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Spain has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, governed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR)…
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region: europe
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# Spain — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇪🇸 Spain

Spain has a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, governed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), providing legal certainty for crypto activities.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #23 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 19%-26% progressive capital gains tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate tax rate applies to crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at progressive rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income or capital gains depending on circumstances |

Spain taxes crypto capital gains at progressive rates between 19% and 26% for individuals, corporate gains at 25%, and treats staking and mining income as taxable income. VAT does not apply to crypto transactions.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CNMV |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $25,000 - $200,000 |

Licensing under MiCAR requires compliance with AML and operational standards; process is moderately complex.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under the scope of MiCAR and are subject to regulatory oversight to ensure investor protection and AML compliance.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCAR with specific requirements for issuance and reserve backing to protect users.

## NFTs

**Status:** Unclear

MiCA excludes unique NFTs. CNMV follows ESMA guidance. Spain's art market makes NFT classification relevant.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.16/kWh |
| Renewable | 45% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy; infrastructure supports mining operations.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 58/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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