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Belize vs France

Crypto regulation comparison

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Belize

Belize

France

France

No Regulation
Legal

Belize has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank has not banned crypto. No capital gains tax exists in Belize.

France has one of Europe's most developed crypto regulatory frameworks. The PACTE law (2019) established the PSAN (prestataire de services sur actifs numériques) registration regime, now transitioning to MiCA licensing. Crypto gains are subject to the 30% flat tax (prélèvement forfaitaire unique).

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 30%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Central Bank of Belize
Regulator AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers), ACPR
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MiCA; stablecoin issuers need e-money or credit institution license
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has not banned crypto
  • No capital gains tax in Belize
  • Limited crypto adoption and infrastructure
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
  • 30% flat tax on crypto capital gains (12.8% income tax + 17.2% social charges) for non-professionals
  • PSAN registration required by AMF for all crypto service providers (mandatory since 2023)
  • Transitioning from PSAN regime to MiCA licensing framework in 2024-2025
  • Professional crypto traders may opt for progressive income tax rates
  • France is home to major crypto companies including Ledger and Société Générale's FORGE
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