Romania has a clear and legal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aligned with EU regulations such as MiCAR and GEO 10/2025. The financial supervisory authority ASF oversees the market with established legislation and consumer protections.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | RON |
| Adoption Rank | #37 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 16% flat personal income tax on crypto capital gains (income generated from 1 January 2026 onward); 10% rate applied to gains realized in 2025. Small transaction exemption: gains under RON 200 per transaction are exempt provided total annual exempt gains do not exceed RON 600. |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 16% corporate tax |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | ASF / BNR |
| Framework | MiCAR and GEO 10/2025 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $15,000 - $80,000 |
Licensing is regulated under EU MiCAR framework and national GEO 10/2025, requiring authorization from ASF.
ASF has issued consumer warnings about crypto risks. Enforcement capacity is still developing.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | enhanced_follow_up |
| FATF Body | MONEYVAL |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCAR framework and national legislation, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under MiCAR and national laws, with specific requirements for issuance and custody.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.115/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 44% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a significant share of renewable energy. Infrastructure supports mining operations.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 45/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Romania is politically stable with moderate corruption and a supportive environment for crypto businesses, though regional tensions and evolving regulations pose some risks.
Romania has a clear and legal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, aligned with EU regulations such as MiCAR and GEO 10/2025. The financial supervisory authority ASF oversees the market with established legislation and consumer protections.
Romania is classified by FATF as: enhanced_follow_up.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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