Is Uphold available in France?
Uphold serves residents of France and does not list France among the locations it does not support as of 25 June 2026. France applies the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework, supervised by the Autorite des marches financiers, and the market is in a licensing transition, so confirm the current position before acting.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of France. Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, does not include France, and Uphold serves customers across the European Economic Area. France applies the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework under the supervision of the Autorite des marches financiers, and providers must move from the earlier national registration to full authorisation by the middle of 2026, so confirm the current authorisation and product offering before acting.
Availability for residents of France
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of France. France does not appear on Upholds published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, and Uphold offers its services to customers across the European Economic Area. Verification of identity, known as know your customer, is required before trading, and the products available can vary by country.
France is a member of the European Union, so the EU Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework applies. The competent authority is the Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), which previously ran the national registration regime for digital asset service providers under the PACTE law. A provider authorised in another European Union member state can passport its services into France under the framework.
The French market is in a transition in which providers move to full authorisation as crypto asset service providers, and the Autorite des marches financiers has set the middle of 2026 as the point by which firms operating in France need that authorisation. Treat this availability as accurate as of 26 June 2026 and confirm the current authorisation and product list directly with Uphold and the Autorite des marches financiers before acting.
Access, identity checks, and products
Uphold is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. French users typically verify their identity and can fund accounts in euro to buy, sell, and hold a range of crypto assets. The exact products offered to France depend on local rules and on the authorisations Uphold holds, so check the platform itself for the current list.
Because France sits inside the European Union and the wider European Economic Area, some transfer and product restrictions that apply across the bloc can also apply to French accounts. Confirm what is offered to France on the platform, and treat the licensing transition as the main moving part rather than the day to day mechanics.
How crypto is taxed in France
Crypto is taxable in France. As of 26 June 2026, gains made by a private individual on the disposal of crypto are generally taxed under a flat rate of 30 percent, made up of 12.8 percent income tax and 17.2 percent social contributions, with small annual gains below a set threshold exempt. The tax authority is the Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP).
Tax rules, rates, and thresholds change and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with the Direction generale des Finances publiques or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold and several other platforms serve residents of France as of 26 June 2026. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in France before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Regulator and sources
The lead authority for crypto in France is the Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), operating within the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The availability position on this page comes from Upholds own jurisdiction list and is stated as of 26 June 2026.
- Uphold, published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026.
- Autorite des marches financiers (AMF), competent authority for crypto asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto Assets framework, having run the earlier registration regime under the PACTE law.
- Direction generale des Finances publiques (DGFiP), guidance on the flat rate taxation of crypto gains for individuals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in France?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of France. France does not appear on Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, and Uphold serves customers across the European Economic Area. Confirm the current product list before acting.
Does Uphold need a licence to serve France?
Crypto platforms serving France are expected to operate under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework, supervised by the Autorite des marches financiers, with providers moving to full authorisation by the middle of 2026. Confirm the current authorisation directly with Uphold and the regulator (as of 26 June 2026).
Is crypto legal in France?
Yes. Holding and trading crypto is legal in France, supervised by the Autorite des marches financiers under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework (as of 26 June 2026).
Who regulates crypto in France?
The lead authority is the Autorite des marches financiers (AMF). It oversees crypto asset service providers under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in France?
As of 26 June 2026, gains for a private individual are generally taxed at a flat rate of 30 percent, made up of 12.8 percent income tax and 17.2 percent social contributions, overseen by the Direction generale des Finances publiques. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so confirm with the tax authority or a qualified professional. This is general information, not tax advice.
How can I confirm Upholds current status for France?
Check Upholds own published list of jurisdictions it does not support, which is dated and updated, and the platform itself when you sign in. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and crypto licensing in France is in transition under the EU Markets in Crypto Assets framework. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Autorite des marches financiers and the platform before you act.
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