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Spain vs France

Crypto regulation comparison

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Spain

Spain

France

France

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal and increasingly regulated in Spain. Crypto capital gains are taxed at progressive savings tax rates (19-28%). Spain was an early mover in requiring crypto advertising to be pre-approved by the CNMV. Since 2024, Spanish taxpayers must report overseas crypto holdings via the Modelo 721 form. Banco de España registers VASPs for AML compliance. MiCA applies from December 2024.

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 Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 19-28%
Tax Rate 30%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores), Banco de España
Regulator AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers), ACPR
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MiCA; stablecoin issuers need e-money or credit institution license
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at savings rates: 19% (first €6,000), 21%, 23%, 27%, 28% (above €300,000)
  • Modelo 721: mandatory declaration of overseas crypto holdings exceeding €50,000 (from 2024)
  • CNMV requires pre-approval of crypto advertising targeting Spanish residents
  • Banco de España maintains VASP registry for AML compliance
  • Spain has a large crypto-using population; significant expat and digital nomad community
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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