PurgatoryEurope
Moldova
12%effective individual rate
12% flat tax rate on income including crypto. Moldova has very low tax rates and is developing its IT sector.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax12%
Income Tax on Crypto12%
Corporate Tax12%
VAT on Crypto20%
Activity Taxes
Staking
12%
Mining
12%
DeFi
12%
NFTs
12%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
National Bank of Moldova
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via investment; citizenship after 10 years
Notable Conditions
- →12% flat rate
- →Growing IT sector
- →EU candidate country
- →Very low cost of living
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Very Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Low-Moderate
Lifestyle Scores
Safety6/10
Healthcare4/10
Institutions4/10
Business Ease5/10
Int'l Schooling2/10
Privacy5/10