Poland vs Palau
Crypto regulation comparison
Poland
Palau
Legal
Legal
Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Poland. Crypto capital gains are taxed at a flat 19% rate. The KNF (Polish Financial Supervision Authority) oversees crypto-related financial services, and VASPs must register for AML compliance. Poland has a growing crypto community and several domestic exchanges. MiCA applies from December 2024.
Palau has explored blockchain technology and launched a stablecoin program in partnership with Ripple. No income or capital gains tax.
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Type
No tax
Tax Rate
19%
Tax Rate
0%
Exchanges
Yes
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
Yes
Mining
Yes
Regulator
KNF (Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego)
Regulator
Financial Institutions Commission
Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules
No specific stablecoin regulation
Key Points
- Flat 19% tax on crypto capital gains (PIT-38 annual declaration)
- Crypto-to-crypto transactions are not taxable events; only fiat conversions trigger tax
- VASPs must register in the AML register maintained by the Tax Administration Chamber
- KNF oversees market conduct and consumer protection for crypto services
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
Key Points
- Exploring national stablecoin in partnership with Ripple
- No income or capital gains tax
- Uses the US dollar as official currency
- Small but forward-looking approach to digital assets
- Limited domestic crypto infrastructure