Barbados vs Liechtenstein
Crypto regulation comparison
Barbados
Liechtenstein
Legal
Legal
Barbados has a favorable environment for cryptocurrency. With no income or capital gains tax, crypto activities are not specifically taxed. The Financial Services Commission oversees financial markets. Barbados has been exploring blockchain for government services.
Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act (TVTG) effective since 2020 is among the world's most comprehensive crypto frameworks. The FMA supervises registered TT service providers. Adapted for EU MiCAR in 2025.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
1-8%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Barbados, Financial Services Commission
Regulator
Financial Market Authority (FMA)
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under TVTG and MiCAR
Key Points
- No income tax or capital gains tax applies to crypto
- Financial Services Commission provides general oversight of financial markets
- Government has explored blockchain for land registry and identity services
- Crypto businesses operate under general financial services regulations
- Growing fintech sector with interest in digital asset innovation
Key Points
- Blockchain Act (TVTG) adopted unanimously in 2019, effective Jan 2020
- Token Container Model enables tokenization of any asset or right
- FMA registers and supervises all TT service providers
- EEA MiCAR Implementation Act entered into force Feb 2025
- First country with comprehensive blockchain-specific legislation