Angola vs France
Crypto regulation comparison
Angola
France
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Legal
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France has one of Europe's most developed crypto regulatory frameworks. The PACTE law (2019) established the PSAN (prestataire de services sur actifs numériques) registration regime, now transitioning to MiCA licensing. Crypto gains are subject to the 30% flat tax (prélèvement forfaitaire unique).
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
30%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
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Regulator
AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers), ACPR
Stablecoin Rules
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Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under MiCA; stablecoin issuers need e-money or credit institution license
Key Points
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Key Points
- 30% flat tax on crypto capital gains (12.8% income tax + 17.2% social charges) for non-professionals
- PSAN registration required by AMF for all crypto service providers (mandatory since 2023)
- Transitioning from PSAN regime to MiCA licensing framework in 2024-2025
- Professional crypto traders may opt for progressive income tax rates
- France is home to major crypto companies including Ledger and Société Générale's FORGE
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