---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, EU Regulation, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Madeira Free Trade Zone]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: free-zone--madeira-free-trade-zone
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/MADEIRA, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/madeira-free-trade-zone.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/madeira-free-trade-zone.html"
title: "Madeira Free Trade Zone — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Madeira (Portugal) International Business Centre offers reduced tax rates. Portugal's crypto-favorable tax regime applies with additional free zone…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:06:20.496634+00:00"
entry_type_raw: free_zone
parent_country: PT
region: europe
---

# Madeira Free Trade Zone — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇵🇹 Madeira Free Trade Zone

Madeira (Portugal) International Business Centre offers reduced tax rates. Portugal's crypto-favorable tax regime applies with additional free zone benefits. EU/MiCA regulations apply.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **crypto\_friendly** |
| Risk Score | 15/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% (NHR regime, if eligible) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 5% MIBC rate |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Banco de Portugal / CMVM |
| Framework | Portuguese Securities Code + MiCA |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |

## DeFi

**Status:** Legal

No specific DeFi regulation; generally permissive environment

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific stablecoin framework; generally permitted

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation; generally permitted

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal within Madeira Free Trade Zone with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 62/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

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

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