Crypto tax in Romania
Romania generally taxes crypto gains at 16% for individuals from 2026, with no separate long-term holding relief in this simplified model.
- Short-term rate
- 16%
- Long-term rate
- 16%
- Treatment
- Flat rate
- Currency
- RON
How Romania taxes crypto
Romania generally treats gains from virtual currency transfers as taxable personal income. Under fiscal changes effective in 2026, this app uses a 16% reference rate for individual crypto gains, with no separate reduced rate for longer holding periods in this simplified comparison. Selling crypto for fiat, exchanging one crypto-asset for another, or spending crypto can trigger taxation when a profit is realized. Depending on annual totals, additional health contribution thresholds may also matter in practice, so good records of acquisition cost, disposal value, and transaction dates remain important.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 RON gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 16% | 1,600 | 8,400 |
This is the arithmetic the app runs on your device. Real liability depends on your residency, income, allowances and how the authority classifies your activity. Treat it as an estimate and check with a qualified adviser before you act.
Elsewhere in Europe
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 23% | — |
| Georgia | — | — |
| Germany | 45% | — |
| Luxembourg | 42% | — |
| Malta | 35% | — |
| Portugal | 28% | — |
| Switzerland | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology