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Norway vs Qatar

Crypto regulation comparison

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Norway

Norway

Qatar

Qatar

Legal
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Cryptocurrency is legal in Norway and regulated by Finanstilsynet. Norway taxes crypto capital gains at 22% and includes crypto holdings in the annual wealth tax calculation (net wealth above NOK 1.7M taxed at ~1.1%). VASPs must register with Finanstilsynet. Norway is an EEA member and aligning with MiCA through the EEA agreement.

Qatar has a restrictive stance on cryptocurrency. The Qatar Central Bank banned crypto trading and services in 2018, and the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre. However, Qatar has shown interest in blockchain technology for non-crypto applications and is exploring a potential CBDC. The Qatar Financial Centre issued a Digital Assets Framework in 2024 focused on tokenized real-world assets, not cryptocurrencies.

Tax Type Wealth and capital gains
Tax Type None
Tax Rate 22% (gains) + 1.1% (wealth)
Tax Rate 0%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges No No
Mining Yes Yes
Mining No No
Regulator Finanstilsynet (Financial Supervisory Authority)
Regulator QCB (Qatar Central Bank), QFCRA
Stablecoin Rules No specific stablecoin regulation; general financial rules apply
Stablecoin Rules Not permitted under current QCB regulations
Key Points
  • Crypto capital gains taxed at 22% flat rate
  • Crypto included in wealth tax base (~1.1% on net wealth above threshold)
  • VASPs must register with Finanstilsynet and comply with AML/CFT requirements
  • Norway is a major crypto mining hub due to cheap hydroelectric power
  • EEA member; MiCA implementation expected through EEA Agreement adaptation
Key Points
  • QFCRA prohibited authorized firms from providing virtual asset services (2019 alert, reaffirmed 2024)
  • QFCRA prohibits virtual asset services within the Qatar Financial Centre
  • QFC introduced a 2024 Digital Assets Framework for tokenized securities (not crypto)
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Qatar (but crypto trading is banned)
  • Qatar exploring blockchain and CBDC applications separate from crypto
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