Saint Martin (French) follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and MiCA framework, with clear licensing and investor protection rules. The transitional period for PSAN authorization ends July 1, 2026, enforcing compliance under MiCA.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | caribbean |
| Currency | EUR |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 30% flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains (French law) |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | Saint Martin has its own corporate tax: 10% (reduced, profits up to €40,000) or 20% (normal rate). French 25% corporate tax does NOT apply. |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | French tax rules apply |
| Airdrop Tax | French tax rules apply |
French tax law applies. 30% flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains for individuals.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | AMF / ACPR |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) — Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. PACTE Law PSAN regime superseded by MiCA as of 30 December 2024. Transitional period ends 1 July 2026. |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
PSAN authorization required to provide crypto asset services after July 1, 2026, under MiCA regulations.
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 are regulated under the MiCA framework and French financial regulations, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA and French financial laws, requiring authorization and compliance with investor protection standards.
Status: Unclear
MiCA NFT provisions apply.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.28/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 10% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal but electricity costs are relatively high; infrastructure is fair due to island location.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 68/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Saint Martin (French) benefits from French governance and EU frameworks, providing stable political and regulatory environment for crypto businesses, though natural disaster risk exists.
Saint Martin (French) follows French crypto regulations under the AMF and MiCA framework, with clear licensing and investor protection rules. The transitional period for PSAN authorization ends July 1, 2026, enforcing compliance under MiCA.
Saint Martin (French) is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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