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Malta vs Suriname

Crypto regulation comparison

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Malta

Malta

Suriname

Suriname

Legal
No Regulation

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.

Suriname has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has cautioned about crypto risks but has not enacted legislation.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 0-35%
Tax Rate N/A
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority)
Regulator Centrale Bank van Suriname
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MFSA VFA framework and EU MiCA
Stablecoin Rules No stablecoin regulation
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
Key Points
  • No specific cryptocurrency legislation
  • Central bank has cautioned about crypto risks
  • Crypto not recognized as legal tender
  • No licensing framework for crypto businesses
  • Limited crypto adoption
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