🇬🇫 French Guiana

French Guiana follows the French regulatory framework for crypto assets, including the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the French PACTE Law. The AMF regulates crypto activities with a focus on investor protection and market integrity.

Overview

Status	Legal
Risk Score	25/100 (Low Risk)
Region	caribbean
Currency	EUR

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	30% flat tax (PFU): 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions; exempt if annual disposals under €305; optional progressive income tax scale (0-45% + 17.2%)
VAT on Crypto	No

No explicit tax details on crypto were provided in the source text.

Licensing & Registration

Required	Yes
Regulator	AMF / ACPR
Framework	Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, EU 2023/1114); transitional PSAN framework (PACTE Law) phased out by 1 July 2026; implemented via Ordonnance 2024-936 and Décret 2025-169
Ease	medium
Cost (USD)	$50,000 - $300,000

Crypto service providers must obtain PSAN authorization by July 1, 2026, to operate legally in France and its territories including French Guiana.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Moderate

AMF enforcement applies.

AML / KYC

KYC Required	Yes
Travel Rule	Yes
FATF Member	Yes
FATF Status	member
FATF Body	FATF
Suspicious-Activity Reporting	Yes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA (EU 2023/1114), which has applied since 30 June 2024 for ART/EMT provisions. Asset-Referenced Tokens (ART) require ACPR authorisation; Electronic Money Tokens (EMT) require issuance by credit institutions or e-money institutions authorised by ACPR. Holders have redemption rights at any time. Issuers must maintain segregated liquid reserves. French transposition via Ordonnance 2024-936.

NFTs

Status: Unclear

MiCA NFT provisions apply.

Mining

Legal	Yes
Electricity Cost	$0.15/kWh
Renewable Energy	10%
Infrastructure	fair

Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high and renewable energy share is low, which may impact profitability.

Geopolitical Risk

Stability	stable
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	44/100
Banking Access	moderate

Risk Factors

limited infrastructure
high electricity costs

French Guiana benefits from political stability as an overseas region of France with EU protections, but faces challenges in infrastructure and energy costs impacting crypto activities.

Sources

AMF official

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in French Guiana?

What is the FATF status of French Guiana?

French Guiana is classified by FATF as: member.

Are VASPs licensed in French Guiana?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

What is the AML/KYC regime in French Guiana?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses. Travel rule threshold: all CASP transactions (TFR applies regardless of amount); enhanced requirements for transfers >€1,000 to/from self-hosted wallets.