PurgatoryEurope
Russia
15%effective individual rate
Russia taxes crypto at 13-15% personal income tax. Crypto mining legalized in 2024; payments restricted domestically.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
Yes
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Capital Gains Tax13-15% on income
Income Tax on Crypto13-15%
Corporate Tax20%
VAT on Crypto20%
Activity Taxes
Staking
15% (as income)
Mining
15% (as income)
DeFi
15% (as income)
NFTs
15% (as income)
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not 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/investment; citizenship after 5 years
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Medium
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores
Safety5/10
Healthcare6/10
Institutions4/10
Business Ease4/10
Int'l Schooling7/10
Privacy5/10