Azerbaijan
14% income tax rate. Azerbaijan has limited crypto-specific regulation but general tax rules apply.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
14%
Mining
14%
DeFi
14%
NFTs
14%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central Bank of Azerbaijan; FIMSA
Residency Requirement
Various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via business/employment; 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
- →14% flat rate
- →Limited crypto regulation
- →Oil-rich economy
- →Growing fintech interest
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Low
Banking Access
Moderate
Quality of Life
Moderate
Lifestyle Scores