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Austria vs Nicaragua

Crypto regulation comparison

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Austria

Austria

Nicaragua

Nicaragua

Legal
Legal

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.

Nicaragua regulates virtual assets under Law 1072 (2021) and BCN resolution CD-BCN-XXV-1-22 (2022). VASPs must be licensed by BCN. Crypto gains taxed at 15% capital gains rate.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 27.5%
Tax Rate 15%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator FMA (Finanzmarktaufsicht)
Regulator Banco Central de Nicaragua (BCN)
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
  • Law 1072 (2021) defines virtual assets and regulates VASPs
  • BCN is designated as the licensing and supervisory authority
  • Banks are legally permitted to offer virtual asset services
  • Capital gains taxed at 15% on crypto profits
  • Government monitors virtual transactions exceeding ,000 since 2025
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