🇸🇮 Slovenia

Slovenia regulates crypto under MiCA with oversight from ATVP (Securities Market Agency). Slovenia has been relatively crypto-friendly with no capital gains tax on individual crypto holdings until recent legislative changes.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score25/100 (Low Risk)
Regioneurope
CurrencyEUR
Adoption Rank#34

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)Untaxed for individuals as of 2026-06-01. The proposed 25% tax (Tax on Gains from Disposal of Crypto Assets Act) was approved by the Slovenian government on July 17, 2025, but was removed from parliament's December 2025 agenda. It will not take effect until at least 2027. Personal crypto trading gains remain exempt from capital gains tax unless classified as professional/business activity.
Capital Gains (Corporate)19% corporate tax on crypto gains
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxTaxed at 25%
Airdrop TaxTaxed at 25% upon receipt

Slovenia introduced a 25% tax on individual crypto gains effective 2024, ending its previous tax-free status for individual crypto investors. Corporate crypto income is taxed at the standard 19% rate.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredYes
RegulatorATVP
FrameworkMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Easemedium
Cost (USD)$15,000 - $80,000

ATVP oversees MiCA CASP authorization in Slovenia. The crypto community in Slovenia has been active, with events like the Bitcoin Conference Ljubljana.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

ATVP has focused on consumer education about crypto risks. Enforcement actions have been limited.

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleYes
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statuscompliant
FATF BodyMONEYVAL
Suspicious-Activity ReportingYes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

Stablecoins

Status: regulated_via_mica

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCA as of December 30, 2024. E-Money Tokens (EMTs, e.g. EUR-pegged stablecoins) require authorization as credit institution or EMI and are supervised by the Bank of Slovenia. Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) require ATVP authorization. Full MiCA stablecoin regime is in force in Slovenia.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity Cost$0.12/kWh
Renewable Energy30%
Infrastructuregood

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a decent share of renewables. Infrastructure supports mining operations adequately.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index60/100
Banking Accessopen

Slovenia is politically stable, part of the EU, with good internet freedom and banking access. No sanctions apply. Corruption is moderate and business environment is favorable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Slovenia?

Slovenia regulates crypto under MiCA with oversight from ATVP (Securities Market Agency). Slovenia has been relatively crypto-friendly with no capital gains tax on individual crypto holdings until recent legislative changes.

What is the FATF status of Slovenia?

Slovenia is classified by FATF as: compliant.

Are VASPs licensed in Slovenia?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Slovenia?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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