Belize vs Croatia
Crypto regulation comparison
Belize
Croatia
No Regulation
Legal
Belize has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank has not banned crypto. No capital gains tax exists in Belize.
Cryptocurrency is legal in Croatia and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework since Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023. Crypto capital gains are taxed at 10-12% depending on the holding period. HANFA oversees crypto service providers.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
12%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Belize
Regulator
HANFA (Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
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
- Capital gains on crypto taxed at 12% flat rate
- Gains on crypto held over 2 years are tax-exempt
- HANFA regulates VASPs under Croatian and EU law
- MiCA framework fully applicable from 30 December 2024
- Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023, aligning financial regulation with EU standards