New Zealand
Crypto taxed as income at progressive rates up to 39%. No formal CGT but crypto gains treated as income for frequent traders.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
CARF Reporting
Committed
New Zealand has committed to implementing CARF but has not yet specified an exact timeline. When active, crypto service providers will be required to report user transactions to tax authorities.
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
Up to 39%
Mining
Up to 39%
DeFi
Up to 39%
NFTs
Up to 39%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
None
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
IRD; FMA
Residency Requirement
Points-based immigration; various visas
Reporting Requirements
Annual tax return; IRD monitoring
Citizenship & Residency Path
Skilled Migrant Category; citizenship after 5 years residency
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
- →Progressive rates up to 39%
- →No formal CGT but income tax applies
- →IRD actively monitoring crypto
- →High quality of life
- →Strong regulatory environment
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
High
Banking Access
Excellent
Quality of Life
Very High
Lifestyle Scores