LimboEurope
Austria
27.5%effective individual rate
Austria taxes crypto capital gains at a flat 27.5%. Clear regulations under EU MiCA framework. Holding period benefit abolished in 2022.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax27.5% flat on crypto
Income Tax on CryptoUp to 55%
Corporate Tax24%
VAT on Crypto0% on crypto
Activity Taxes
Staking
27.5% (as income)
Mining
27.5% (as income)
DeFi
27.5% (as income)
NFTs
27.5% (as income)
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
No specific holding period benefit
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central bank and tax authority
Residency Requirement
Tax residency required for domestic tax obligations
Reporting Requirements
Standard tax reporting applies
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via employment; EU citizenship after 10 years (6 with contributions)
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Medium-High
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores
Safety8/10
Healthcare9/10
Institutions8/10
Business Ease7/10
Int'l Schooling8/10
Privacy4/10