Belgium vs Hungary
Crypto regulation comparison
Belgium
Hungary
Legal
Legal
Cryptocurrency is legal in Belgium and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework. Tax treatment depends on whether gains are considered normal management of private assets (tax-free), speculative (33% misc income), or professional income (progressive rates). The FSMA has banned distribution of crypto derivatives to consumers.
Cryptocurrency is legal in Hungary and subject to a 15% personal income tax on gains. Hungary follows EU regulatory frameworks including MiCA. The MNB supervises crypto service providers, and the country has a growing blockchain and crypto ecosystem.
Tax Type
Varies
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
0-33%
Tax Rate
15%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
FSMA (Financial Services and Markets Authority)
Regulator
MNB (Magyar Nemzeti Bank)
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
- Tax treatment depends on classification: normal portfolio management (0%), speculation (33%), or professional (up to 50%)
- FSMA banned advertising of crypto derivatives and certain crypto products to consumers in 2022
- VASPs must register with FSMA and comply with AML/KYC requirements
- MiCA regulation fully applicable from December 2024
- Belgium has a relatively active crypto community and blockchain ecosystem
Key Points
- 15% personal income tax on crypto gains
- Additional social contribution tax may apply to certain crypto income
- MNB supervises VASPs for AML/KYC compliance
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
- Hungary's tax rate on crypto is competitive within the EU