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Belarus vs Portugal

Crypto regulation comparison

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Belarus

Belarus

Portugal

Portugal

Legal
Legal

Belarus legalized cryptocurrency through Decree No. 8 (2017), creating a favorable environment in the Hi-Tech Park special economic zone. As of 2025, crypto transactions via HTP residents remain tax-exempt, while transactions on foreign platforms are taxed at 13%. A crypto bank framework was introduced in 2026.

Portugal was formerly a crypto tax haven with 0% capital gains tax on crypto for individuals, but the 2023 State Budget introduced a 28% capital gains tax on crypto held for less than one year. Crypto held for over 365 days remains tax-free for individuals. Banco de Portugal registers VASPs for AML compliance, and Portugal transitions to MiCA. Portugal attracted many crypto entrepreneurs due to its previously favorable tax regime and NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) program.

Tax Type Varies
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0% (HTP) / 13% (foreign platforms)
Tax Rate 28%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Hi-Tech Park (HTP), National Bank of the Republic of Belarus
Regulator Banco de Portugal, CMVM (Securities Market Commission)
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • Decree No. 8 'On the Development of the Digital Economy' legalized crypto in 2017
  • Income from crypto via HTP residents and mining remains tax-exempt; 13% tax on foreign platform transactions since 2025
  • Crypto exchanges and businesses must operate through Hi-Tech Park residency
  • Mining is legal and considered a business activity
  • HTP preferential regime extended until 2049; crypto bank framework introduced in 2026
Key Points
  • 28% capital gains tax on crypto sold within 365 days (introduced in 2023 budget)
  • Crypto held for more than 365 days is exempt from capital gains tax for individuals
  • Banco de Portugal oversees VASP registration for AML/CFT compliance
  • CMVM regulates crypto where classified as securities
  • Former 0% tax regime attracted crypto entrepreneurs; NHR tax regime phased out in 2024
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