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.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| 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.
| 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.
AMF enforcement applies.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations.
Status: Unknown
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 | 44/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
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.
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.
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