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Spain vs Romania

Crypto regulation comparison

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Spain

Spain

Romania

Romania

Legal
Legal

Cryptocurrency is legal and increasingly regulated in Spain. Crypto capital gains are taxed at progressive savings tax rates (19-28%). Spain was an early mover in requiring crypto advertising to be pre-approved by the CNMV. Since 2024, Spanish taxpayers must report overseas crypto holdings via the Modelo 721 form. Banco de España registers VASPs for AML compliance. MiCA applies from December 2024.

Cryptocurrency is legal in Romania. Crypto gains are taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under the fiscal code. VASPs must register with the relevant authorities for AML compliance. Romania has a growing crypto community and is transitioning to the EU MiCA framework.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 19-28%
Tax Rate 10%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores), Banco de España
Regulator ASF (Autoritatea de Supraveghere Financiară), BNR (National Bank of Romania)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at savings rates: 19% (first €6,000), 21%, 23%, 27%, 28% (above €300,000)
  • Modelo 721: mandatory declaration of overseas crypto holdings exceeding €50,000 (from 2024)
  • CNMV requires pre-approval of crypto advertising targeting Spanish residents
  • Banco de España maintains VASP registry for AML compliance
  • Spain has a large crypto-using population; significant expat and digital nomad community
Key Points
  • Crypto gains taxed at 10% as 'income from other sources' under Article 114 Fiscal Code
  • Annual gains up to RON 600 (~EUR 120) exempt from tax per Article 116 Fiscal Code
  • VASPs must register for AML/CFT compliance
  • ASF oversees financial market conduct; BNR handles monetary policy
  • MiCA framework applicable from December 2024
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