Liechtenstein vs Samoa
Crypto regulation comparison
Liechtenstein
Samoa
Legal
No Regulation
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.
Samoa has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has cautioned about crypto risks.
Tax Type
Income
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Rate
1-8%
Tax Rate
N/A
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
Financial Market Authority (FMA)
Regulator
Central Bank of Samoa
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under TVTG and MiCAR
Stablecoin Rules
No stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has cautioned about crypto risks
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services