Romania To Raise Crypto & Stock Tax Rates From 2026

Romania is preparing a sweeping tax hike on cryptocurrency and stock market gains, with changes set to take effect for income generated from 2026 onward, according to Profit.ro.

The tax on cryptocurrency trading profits will jump from 10% to 16%, aligning with new rates on unregulated stock transfers and gold transactions. For regulated stock trades, the levy on holdings longer than a year will triple from 1% to 3%, while gains on shares sold within a year will double from 3% to 6%. The same structure will apply to derivatives traded through authorized entities.

Under the new framework, taxpayers will be responsible for calculating their own annual crypto income taxes. The 16% rate will apply to net gains, calculated as the difference between selling and purchase prices after transaction costs.

Officials say the changes are part of a broader fiscal package to boost state revenues, marking one of the sharpest tax increases for financial markets in Romania’s recent history.

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