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Crypto Regulation in Romania

Legal

Romania regulates crypto under MiCA through ASF (Financial Supervisory Authority). Crypto gains are taxed at 10%. The domestic crypto market is growing.

Region: EuropeCurrency: RONAdoption Rank: #37Risk Score: 33/100

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)
10% tax on crypto gains
Capital Gains (Corporate)
16% corporate tax on crypto gains; 1% micro-enterprise tax
VAT on Crypto
No
Staking Tax
Taxed at 10%
Airdrop Tax
Taxed at 10% upon receipt
Mining Tax
Taxed as other income at 10%
Summary
Romania taxes individual crypto gains at 10%. The 1% micro-enterprise tax regime (for companies under EUR 500,000 revenue) makes Romania competitive for small crypto businesses.

Licensing & Registration

License Required
Yes
Regulator
ASF (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară (Financial Supervisory Authority))
Framework
Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
License Types
Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorization under MiCA
Estimated Cost (USD)
$15,000 - $80,000
Timeline
4-10 months
Ease of Licensing
Medium
Notes
ASF is implementing MiCA CASP authorization. Romania's regulatory framework for crypto is developing alongside MiCA.

AML / KYC

KYC Required
Yes
Travel Rule
Yes
FATF Member
No
FATF Status
Compliant
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Yes

Mining

Mining Legal
Yes
Status
Legal
Electricity Cost ($/kWh)
$0.12
Renewable Energy
30%
Climate
Temperate
Infrastructure
Good
Tax on Mining Income
16% corporate tax on crypto gains; 1% micro-enterprise tax

Soken Services

Legal Opinion
Available | $3,000 - $12,000 | 10 days
Banking
Difficulty: Hard | Crypto-friendly banks: none listed
Min. Deposit
$10,000
Fiat Rails
SEPA, SWIFT, SEPA Instant
Card Payments
Visa, Mastercard
Company Registration
$8,000 | 30 days | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Licensing Support
Available | $25,000 - $100,000

Sources

ASF Romania
Reviewed: 2026-03-01likely

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crypto legal in Romania?
Cryptocurrency is currently classified as "Legal" in Romania. Romania regulates crypto under MiCA through ASF (Financial Supervisory Authority). Crypto gains are taxed at 10%. The domestic crypto market is growing.
What is the crypto tax rate in Romania?
In Romania, the personal capital gains tax on crypto is 10% tax on crypto gains, and the corporate tax rate is 16% corporate tax on crypto gains; 1% micro-enterprise tax. Romania taxes individual crypto gains at 10%. The 1% micro-enterprise tax regime (for companies under EUR 500,000 revenue) makes Romania competitive for small crypto businesses.
Do I need a crypto license in Romania?
Yes, a crypto license is required in Romania. The regulator is Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară (Financial Supervisory Authority) under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Estimated licensing cost: $15,000 - $80,000.
Is crypto mining legal in Romania?
Yes, crypto mining is legal in Romania. Electricity costs approximately $0.12/kWh. Mining income is taxed at: 16% corporate tax on crypto gains; 1% micro-enterprise tax.
What are the AML/KYC requirements for crypto in Romania?
Yes, crypto businesses in Romania must comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. The FATF Travel Rule is implemented. FATF compliance status: compliant.