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Moldova vs Portugal

Crypto regulation comparison

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Moldova

Moldova

Portugal

Portugal

No Regulation
Legal

Moldova currently has no specific cryptocurrency legislation. The National Bank warns that virtual currencies are unregulated and user funds are not protected. Ownership and trading are legal but use as payment is prohibited. Moldova plans to introduce its first crypto law by 2026, aligned with EU MiCA regulation, including a 12% tax on crypto profits.

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 Income
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 12% (planned)
Tax Rate 28%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator National Bank of Moldova
Regulator Banco de Portugal, CMVM (Securities Market Commission)
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • Virtual currencies not regulated; user funds not protected per NBM warning
  • Ownership and trading legal; use as payment prohibited
  • First crypto law planned by 2026, aligned with EU MiCA regulation
  • Planned 12% tax on crypto transaction profits
  • Law being drafted jointly by Finance Ministry, NBM, and AML authority
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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