What is Romania's FATF status?

Romania is classified by FATF as: fsrb_only.

Are VASPs licensed in Romania?

Yes — licensing is required for VASPs.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Romania?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

🇷🇴 Romania

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.

Overview

Status	Legal
Risk Score	33/100 (Moderate Risk)
Region	europe
Currency	RON
Adoption Rank	#37

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	10% flat tax on crypto capital gains
Capital Gains (Corporate)	16% corporate tax
VAT on Crypto	No

Licensing & Registration

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.

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

ASF has issued consumer warnings about crypto risks. Enforcement capacity is still developing.

AML / KYC

KYC Required	Yes
Travel Rule	Yes
FATF Member	No
FATF Status	fsrb_only
FATF Body	MONEYVAL
Suspicious-Activity Reporting	Yes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the MiCAR framework and national legislation, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.

Stablecoins

Status: regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under MiCAR and national laws, with specific requirements for issuance and custody.

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

Mining

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.

Geopolitical Risk

Stability	stable
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	45/100
Banking Access	moderate

Risk Factors

regional geopolitical tensions
regulatory changes

Romania is politically stable with moderate corruption and a supportive environment for crypto businesses, though regional tensions and evolving regulations pose some risks.