Puerto Rico vs Slovakia
Crypto regulation comparison
Puerto Rico
Slovakia
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Legal
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Cryptocurrency is legal in Slovakia and regulated under EU MiCA framework since December 2024. A 7% reduced tax rate for long-term holdings was passed in 2023 but repealed by the consolidation package before taking effect. Crypto gains are taxed at standard income tax rates of 19-25%. VASPs must be authorized by NBS under MiCA.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
19-25%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
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Regulator
NBS (Národná banka Slovenska)
Stablecoin Rules
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Stablecoin Rules
Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
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Key Points
- 7% tax rate for long-term holdings was passed in 2023 but repealed before taking effect
- Crypto gains taxed at 19% (income up to €47,537) or 25% (above threshold)
- VASPs must register with NBS for AML/CFT compliance
- MiCA framework applicable since 30 December 2024; NBS grants authorizations
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
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