---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "europe", "moneyval", "restricted"]
aliases: ["MK", "MKD", "Северна Македонија"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2025-06-01
compile_into: ["[[country--north-macedonia]]"]
sources:
  - name: "NBRM"
    url: "https://www.nbrm.mk"
    type: "official"
---

# 🇲🇰 [[country--north-macedonia|North Macedonia]] (MK) — Crypto Regulation

> North Macedonia has no dedicated crypto legislation. Crypto trading is neither prohibited nor authorized and operates in a legal grey zone. The 2022 AML/CTF Law amendment introduced VASP definitions and AML obligations for virtual asset service providers (effective April 2023). A comprehensive digital assets licensing law aligned with EU MiCA is in draft for 2026. North Macedonia is an EU candidate country but MiCA does not yet apply.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Low |
| Region | [[domain--europe|europe]] |
| Currency | [[entity--mkd|MKD]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 10% personal income tax may apply |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 10% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No specific guidance |
| Airdrop Tax | No specific guidance |

No specific crypto tax framework. Standard 10% tax rates may apply.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--nbrm|NBRM]] |
| Framework | No specific crypto legislation |
| Ease | N/A |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

No crypto licensing regime. NBRM has warned against crypto transactions.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | largely_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

## Stablecoins

**Status:** no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

## NFTs

**Status:** no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.07/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Climate | continental |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Electricity costs are moderate; renewable energy share is significant. Infrastructure is fair but not leading in Europe.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 40/100 |
| Ease of Business | moderate |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No significant enforcement actions reported

## CBDC Status: unknown

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia has no dedicated crypto legislation. Crypto trading is neither prohibited nor authorized and operates in a legal grey zone. The 2022 AML/CTF Law amendment introduced VASP definitions and AML obligations for virtual asset service providers (effective April 2023). A comprehensive digital assets licensing law aligned with EU MiCA is in draft for 2026. North Macedonia is an EU candidate country but MiCA does not yet apply.

### What is the FATF status of North Macedonia?

North Macedonia is classified by FATF as: largely_compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in North Macedonia?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [NBRM](https://www.nbrm.mk)