Guyana vs Liechtenstein

Crypto regulation comparison

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Guyana

Guyana

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein

No Regulation
Legal

Guyana has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The Bank of Guyana has noted crypto is not legal tender but has not banned it. No income or capital gains tax exists.

Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act (TVTG) effective since 2020 is among the world's most comprehensive crypto frameworks. The FMA supervises registered TT service providers. Adapted for EU MiCAR in 2025.

Tax Type No tax
Tax Type Income
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 1-8%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Guyana
Regulator Financial Market Authority (FMA)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under TVTG and MiCAR
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Bank of Guyana warns crypto is not legal tender
  • No income or capital gains tax in Guyana
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
  • Limited crypto adoption
Key Points
  • Blockchain Act (TVTG) adopted unanimously in 2019, effective Jan 2020
  • Token Container Model enables tokenization of any asset or right
  • FMA registers and supervises all TT service providers
  • EEA MiCAR Implementation Act entered into force Feb 2025
  • First country with comprehensive blockchain-specific legislation
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