Croatia vs Portugal

Crypto regulation comparison

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Croatia

Croatia

Portugal

Portugal

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal in Croatia and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework since Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023. Crypto capital gains are taxed at 10-12% depending on the holding period. HANFA oversees crypto service providers.

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 Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 12%
Tax Rate 28%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator HANFA (Croatian Financial Services Supervisory Agency)
Regulator Banco de Portugal, CMVM (Securities Market Commission)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • Capital gains on crypto taxed at 12% flat rate
  • Gains on crypto held over 2 years are tax-exempt
  • HANFA regulates VASPs under Croatian and EU law
  • MiCA framework fully applicable from 30 December 2024
  • Croatia joined the eurozone in January 2023, aligning financial regulation with EU standards
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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