Martinique follows the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) implemented via French national law, with the AMF as the regulator. Crypto service providers must comply with the MiCA framework since late 2024, replacing previous PSAN rules.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | /null |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | /null |
| VAT on Crypto | Yes |
| Staking Tax | /null |
| Airdrop Tax | /null |
Specific crypto tax details are not provided, but VAT applies to crypto transactions under French tax rules.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
Licensing and registration of crypto service providers are mandatory under MiCA, enforced by the AMF.
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 MiCA framework and are regulated by the AMF in line with EU standards.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA, requiring authorization and compliance with EU rules.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT provisions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.2/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high compared to global averages, with limited renewable energy share.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 69/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
| Sanctions Program Active | No |
Risk Factors
As an overseas region of France, Martinique benefits from EU political stability and regulatory frameworks. Key risks include natural disasters such as hurricanes.
Martinique follows the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) implemented via French national law, with the AMF as the regulator. Crypto service providers must comply with the MiCA framework since late 2024, replacing previous PSAN rules.
Martinique is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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