Belize vs Liechtenstein
Crypto regulation comparison
Belize
Liechtenstein
No Regulation
Legal
Belize has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The central bank has not banned crypto. No capital gains tax exists in Belize.
Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act (TVTG) effective since 2020 is among the world's most comprehensive crypto frameworks. The FMA supervises registered TT service providers. Adapted for EU MiCAR in 2025.
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Type
Income
Tax Rate
0%
Tax Rate
1-8%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Central Bank of Belize
Regulator
Financial Market Authority (FMA)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under TVTG and MiCAR
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
- Blockchain Act (TVTG) adopted unanimously in 2019, effective Jan 2020
- Token Container Model enables tokenization of any asset or right
- FMA registers and supervises all TT service providers
- EEA MiCAR Implementation Act entered into force Feb 2025
- First country with comprehensive blockchain-specific legislation