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Spain vs Tunisia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Spain

Spain

Tunisia

Tunisia

Legal
Restricted

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.

Tunisia restricts cryptocurrency activities. The Central Bank of Tunisia has not authorized any crypto exchanges, and foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions. Tunisia's strict capital controls make legal crypto trading very difficult. Despite restrictions, some Tunisians access crypto via P2P platforms and VPNs.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 19-28%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores), Banco de España
Regulator BCT (Banque Centrale de Tunisie)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto activities restricted
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
  • BCT has not authorized or licensed any crypto exchanges
  • Foreign exchange regulations effectively prohibit crypto transactions
  • Strict capital controls limit the ability to legally purchase crypto
  • No specific crypto legislation — restrictions stem from existing financial laws
  • Some informal P2P crypto activity exists despite restrictions
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