PurgatoryEurope
Romania
10%effective individual rate
10% flat tax on crypto gains. Romania has one of Europe's lowest personal income tax rates.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax10%
Income Tax on Crypto10% flat
Corporate Tax16%
VAT on Crypto19%
Activity Taxes
Staking
10%
Mining
10%
DeFi
10%
NFTs
10%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
ASF; ANAF
Residency Requirement
EU free movement; various visas
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Digital nomad visa; EU citizenship after 8 years
Notable Conditions
- →10% flat tax very competitive
- →EU membership
- →Growing IT sector
- →MiCA framework applies
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
Moderate-High
Lifestyle Scores
Safety8/10
Healthcare5/10
Institutions6/10
Business Ease7/10
Int'l Schooling4/10
Privacy4/10