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Belgium vs Suriname

Crypto regulation comparison

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Belgium

Belgium

Suriname

Suriname

Legal
No Regulation

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.

Suriname has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has cautioned about crypto risks but has not enacted legislation.

Tax Type Varies
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0-33%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator FSMA (Financial Services and Markets Authority)
Regulator Centrale Bank van Suriname
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has cautioned about crypto risks
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
  • Limited crypto adoption
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