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Saudi Arabia vs Slovakia

Crypto regulation comparison

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Slovakia

Slovakia

Restricted
Legal

Saudi Arabia has an ambiguous but generally restrictive approach to cryptocurrency. SAMA has not licensed any crypto exchanges, and financial institutions are warned against dealing in crypto. However, crypto is not explicitly banned by law, and Saudi Arabia has participated in blockchain initiatives (Project Aber with the UAE central bank). No personal income or capital gains tax exists in Saudi Arabia.

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 A 7% reduced tax rate for long-term holdings was passed in 2023 but repealed by the consolidation package before taking effect.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 None
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 0%
Tax Rate 19-25%
Exchanges No No
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator SAMA (Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority), CMA Saudi Arabia
Regulator NBS (Národná banka Slovenska)
Stablecoin Rules No regulation; crypto trading not authorized
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • SAMA has not authorized or licensed any cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Financial institutions warned against crypto transactions
  • Crypto not explicitly banned but not regulated; exists in a legal gray area
  • No personal income or capital gains tax in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia participated in CBDC experiments (Project Aber with UAE)
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  • 7% tax rate for long-term holdings was passed in 2023 but repealed before taking effect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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