Iran
Crypto mining is licensed but heavily regulated. International sanctions complicate crypto usage. Electricity-subsidized mining for export.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Blacklist
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
Taxed as income
Mining
Licensed; must sell to central bank
DeFi
Not addressed
NFTs
Not addressed
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central Bank of Iran
Residency Requirement
Restrictive
Reporting Requirements
Complex due to sanctions
Citizenship & Residency Path
Citizenship by descent; naturalization very difficult
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
- →Mining licensed and regulated
- →International sanctions impact
- →Must sell mined crypto to central bank
- →Electricity subsidies for mining
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Very Poor (sanctions)
Quality of Life
Low-Moderate
Lifestyle Scores