Albania
15% flat tax on crypto gains. Albania has become popular with digital nomads and has a growing tech scene.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
15%
Mining
15%
DeFi
15%
NFTs
15%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Bank of Albania; AMF
Residency Requirement
Various visa options; easy residency
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Easy residency; citizenship after 5 years
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →15% flat rate
- →Growing digital nomad scene
- →EU candidate country
- →Low cost of living
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Very Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Moderate
Lifestyle Scores