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Czech Republic vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Qatar

Qatar

Legal
Restricted

Cryptocurrency is legal in the Czech Republic with a growing regulatory framework aligned with EU standards. Crypto gains are subject to personal income tax at 15% (or 23% for high earners). A 2024 amendment introduced a tax exemption for crypto held over 3 years, effective from 2025.

Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 15-23%
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator CNB (Czech National Bank), FAU (Financial Analytical Office)
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at 15% income tax (23% for income above CZK 1,935,552)
  • New exemption from 2025: crypto held over 3 years or gains under CZK 100,000 per year exempt
  • VASPs must register with the FAU (trade licensing office) and comply with AML law
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
  • Prague is a notable European hub for crypto businesses and blockchain development
Key Points
  • QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
  • QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
  • QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
  • Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto
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