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Algeria vs Portugal

Crypto regulation comparison

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Algeria

Algeria

Portugal

Portugal

Banned
Legal

Algeria maintains one of the world's strictest cryptocurrency bans. Article 117 of the 2018 Finance Law prohibits the purchase, sale, use, and possession of virtual currencies. Law No. 25-10 (2025) further codified criminal penalties including imprisonment and fines for crypto-related activities.

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 None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate N/A
Tax Rate 28%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining No No
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Algeria
Regulator Banco de Portugal, CMVM (Securities Market Commission)
Stablecoin Rules All crypto activities banned including stablecoins
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • 2018 Finance Law (Article 117) prohibits purchase, sale, use, and holding of virtual currency
  • No licensed crypto exchanges operate in Algeria
  • Bank of Algeria has issued multiple warnings against cryptocurrency
  • Law No. 25-10 (2025) codifies prison sentences and fines for crypto offenses
  • Despite the ban, peer-to-peer crypto usage persists informally
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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