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Austria vs Malawi

Crypto regulation comparison

Austria

Austria

Malawi

Malawi

Legal
No Regulation

Cryptocurrency is legal in Austria and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework. Since March 2022, crypto assets are taxed at a flat 27.5% rate on capital gains, aligned with other investment income. The FMA supervises crypto service providers.

Malawi has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Reserve Bank of Malawi has issued warnings about crypto risks but has not banned it.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 27.5%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator FMA (Finanzmarktaufsicht)
Regulator Reserve Bank of Malawi
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Key Points
  • Flat 27.5% tax on crypto capital gains since the 2022 eco-social tax reform
  • Crypto held before February 28, 2021 is subject to legacy rules (tax-free after 1 year)
  • FMA regulates VASPs under Austrian and EU law including MiCA
  • Exchanges must register and comply with AML/KYC obligations under FM-GwG
  • MiCA framework fully applicable from December 2024
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Reserve Bank of Malawi warns about crypto risks
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • Limited crypto infrastructure and adoption
  • No licensing framework for crypto services