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Malta vs Ukraine

Crypto regulation comparison

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Malta

Malta

Ukraine

Ukraine

Legal
Legal

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.

Ukraine passed the 'On Virtual Assets' law in 2022, establishing a legal framework for crypto. The NSSMC is designated as the primary regulator for virtual assets. Crypto gained significance during the Russia-Ukraine war, with Ukraine receiving over $100 million in crypto donations. Tax rules specify 18% income tax plus 1.5% military levy on crypto gains. Full implementation of the regulatory framework has been delayed due to the ongoing conflict.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0-35%
Tax Rate 18% + 1.5% military levy
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator MFSA (Malta Financial Services Authority)
Regulator NSSMC (National Securities and Stock Market Commission), NBU
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under MFSA VFA framework and EU MiCA
Stablecoin Rules Under development in virtual assets legislation
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
  • Virtual Assets law passed in 2022, establishing legal status for crypto
  • NSSMC designated as primary regulator for virtual assets; NBU handles stablecoins
  • 18% personal income tax + 1.5% military levy on crypto gains (19.5% total)
  • Over $100M in crypto donations received during Russia-Ukraine war
  • Full regulatory implementation delayed due to ongoing conflict
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