Armenia vs Puerto Rico
Crypto regulation comparison
Armenia
Puerto Rico
Legal
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Armenia adopted a comprehensive Law on Crypto Assets in May 2025, effective July 2025, modeled on the EU's MiCA. The Central Bank of Armenia licenses crypto service providers. Non-entrepreneur crypto gains are tax-free (0%); ECOS Free Economic Zone offers incentives for blockchain startups. Licensing enforcement begins January 2026.
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Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
0% (non-entrepreneur) / 10-20% (business)
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
No
Mining
Yes
Mining
No
Regulator
Central Bank of Armenia
Regulator
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Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
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Key Points
- Law on Crypto Assets adopted May 2025, effective July 2025
- Central Bank of Armenia licenses all crypto service providers
- 0% capital gains tax for non-entrepreneur crypto transactions
- Framework modeled on EU MiCA regulation
- Licensing enforcement begins January 31, 2026
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