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Lithuania vs Malta

Crypto regulation comparison

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Lithuania

Lithuania

Malta

Malta

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Lithuania. The Bank of Lithuania oversees VASPs under AML regulations and has been an early mover in crypto regulation within the EU. Lithuania attracted a large number of VASP registrations due to initially favorable conditions, though it tightened requirements significantly in 2022-2023. The MiCA framework now applies.

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 Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 15%
Tax Rate 0-35%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas)
Regulator MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MFSA VFA framework and EU MiCA
Key Points
  • VASPs must register with the Bank of Lithuania under AML/CFT law
  • Capital gains from crypto taxed at 15% personal income tax rate
  • Lithuania became a major EU hub for crypto companies; over 500 VASPs registered by 2022
  • Tightened VASP requirements in 2022-2023, including local substance and capital requirements
  • MiCA transition underway from December 2024
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
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