Gabon vs Malta
Crypto regulation comparison
Gabon
Malta
No Regulation
Legal
Gabon has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. As a CEMAC member under BEAC oversight, it follows regional monetary policy.
Malta positioned itself as the 'Blockchain Island' with the 2018 Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Act, one of the world's first comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks. The MFSA licenses VFA service providers and oversees ICOs. Long-term crypto holdings are generally not subject to capital gains tax for individuals, while trading profits may be taxed as income.
Tax Type
None
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0-35%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
BEAC (Bank of Central African States)
Regulator
MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority)
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under MFSA VFA framework and EU MiCA
Key Points
- No specific national cryptocurrency legislation
- BEAC provides regional monetary oversight
- Part of the CEMAC monetary zone with the CFA franc
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto businesses
Key Points
- Virtual Financial Assets Act (2018) provides a comprehensive licensing framework
- MFSA licenses VFA exchanges, brokers, custodians, and portfolio managers
- Long-term crypto holdings generally not subject to capital gains tax for individuals
- Day trading profits may be taxed as business income at progressive rates up to 35%
- Transitioning to EU MiCA framework from December 2024