PurgatoryAfrica
Madagascar
20%effective individual rate
Madagascar has a flat 20% tax on capital gains and income. Low overall tax burden.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax20% on gains
Income Tax on CryptoUp to 20%
Corporate Tax20%
VAT on Crypto20%
Activity Taxes
Staking
20% (as income)
Mining
20% (as income)
DeFi
20% (as income)
NFTs
20% (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
Citizenship by descent; naturalization after 5 years
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Medium
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Medium
Lifestyle Scores
Safety4/10
Healthcare2/10
Institutions3/10
Business Ease3/10
Int'l Schooling2/10
Privacy7/10