Réunion follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with a clear licensing framework for crypto service providers effective from July 2026.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | africa south |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 31.4% flat tax (PFU: 12.8% income tax + 18.6% social contributions) on disposal of digital assets; or progressive scale 0–45% + 17.2% social contributions (taxpayer's election). Crypto-to-crypto swaps not taxable. Annual disposals ≤€305 exempt. Legal basis: Article 150 VH bis CGI. |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
Crypto transactions are subject to VAT; other specific tax details are not provided.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) — Regulation (EU) 2023/1114; French implementation via Ordonnance 2024-936 (15 Oct 2024) and Décret 2025-169 (21 Feb 2025). PACTE DASP transitional regime active until 1 July 2026. |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
From July 1, 2026, crypto service providers must obtain authorization under MiCA to operate legally in France and its territories, including Réunion.
AMF enforcement applies.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | member_compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the broader MiCA framework and French financial laws.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins (EMTs and ARTs) are regulated under MiCA Title III/IV. Only credit institutions and electronic money institutions may issue EMTs in France, under ACPR supervision. As of 2026-06-01, three EMT issuers are authorised in France: Circle France, Schuman Financial, Société Générale Forge. No ART issuer yet authorised. Rules on stablecoins apply since 30 June 2024.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT exclusions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.15/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 15% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs; infrastructure is adequate for mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 69/100 |
| Banking Access | open |
As an overseas department of France, Réunion benefits from stable governance, EU regulatory alignment, and good infrastructure for crypto businesses.
Réunion follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with a clear licensing framework for crypto service providers effective from July 2026.
Réunion is classified by FATF as: member_compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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