Cryptocurrency taxes, residency and citizenship programs
Published at: 30/06/2021 09:15 am
Which are the tax-free crypto countries with residency programs?
Portugal and Malta are the most crypto-friendly countries in Europe. In Portugal, you don't even have to pay income tax on crypto trading and transactions.
If you invest in cryptocurrencies, taxation of your funds and transactions is a crucial question. Luckily, there are crypto-friendly countries where you can become a tax resident through residency by investment programs.
Portugal crypto tax and residency permit
According to the Portuguese Tax Authority, trading and transacting in cryptocurrency are tax-free activities for individuals. There is no tax on exchanging cryptocurrencies for regular currencies. Moreover, there is no capital gain tax or VAT on the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies in Portugal.
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Malta crypto tax and residency permit
Malta was the first European country to embrace blockchain and cryptocurrencies officially. Meanwhile, the launch of its "Distributed Ledger Technology" regulatory framework attracted several crypto traders to the "Mediterranean Blockchain Island".
In Malta, the long-term capital gains are tax-free on crypto investments, and the Value Added Tax (VAT) also does not apply. However, daily crypto trading profits are taxable at the usual 35% business income tax rate.
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Vanuatu citizenship for bitcoin
On the other hand, Vanuatu is the only country where agents can accept bitcoin payments from clients in exchange for the citizenship payments. As Vanuatu does not impose individual or business income taxes, the archipelago is one of the best locations for crypto traders. Our colleagues at Discus Holdings Ltd are experts of the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Program. Click here for a consultation if you want to know about the cryptocurrencies related tax, residency and citizenship solutions!