French Guiana is an EU outermost region where MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) has applied to crypto-asset service providers since 30 December 2024. The French transitional period for PSAN-registered providers ended on 1 July 2026; the AMF authorises and supervises CASPs.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 31.4% flat tax (PFU: 12.8% income tax + 18.6% social levies) from 1 January 2026; 30% before |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 25% corporate income tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
French tax law applies. Individuals pay the 31.4% flat tax on net crypto gains realised from 2026 (12.8% income tax + 18.6% social levies), or opt for the progressive scale plus social levies. Corporate tax is 25%. Exchanges of crypto against fiat are VAT-exempt.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Licensing is governed under MiCA with the AMF as the supervisory authority. The transitional PACTE Law framework ended in mid-2026.
AMF enforcement applies.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities fall under the scope of MiCA and are regulated by the AMF to ensure investor protection and market integrity.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the EU MiCA framework, requiring authorization and compliance with prudential rules.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT provisions apply.
| 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.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 41/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
As an overseas region of France, French Guiana benefits from EU political stability and regulatory frameworks. No international sanctions apply. Moderate corruption and ease of doing business reflect regional challenges.
French Guiana is an EU outermost region where MiCA (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) has applied to crypto-asset service providers since 30 December 2024. The French transitional period for PSAN-registered providers ended on 1 July 2026; the AMF authorises and supervises CASPs.
French Guiana is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
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.
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