PurgatoryEurope
Albania
15%effective individual rate
15% flat tax on crypto gains. Albania has become popular with digital nomads and has a growing tech scene.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax15%
Income Tax on Crypto15%
Corporate Tax15%
VAT on Crypto20%
Activity Taxes
Staking
15%
Mining
15%
DeFi
15%
NFTs
15%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Bank of Albania; AMF
Residency Requirement
Various visa options; easy residency
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Easy residency; citizenship after 5 years
Notable Conditions
- →15% flat rate
- →Growing digital nomad scene
- →EU candidate country
- →Low cost of living
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Very Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Moderate
Lifestyle Scores
Safety7/10
Healthcare4/10
Institutions4/10
Business Ease5/10
Int'l Schooling3/10
Privacy5/10