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Greece approves new ten percent tax rate on cryptocurrency gains
Image: Crypto.newsGreece passed its first dedicated crypto tax framework on November 5, 2026. The legislation applies a flat 10% capital gains tax on individual net crypto gains. Annual gains up to €500 are exempt from the tax. Crypto-to-crypto swaps do not trigger capital gains. The framework provides a 12-month window for voluntary disclosures of past gains without penalties. Individual mining is excluded from capital gains.
Key points
- Annual crypto gains of up to €500 are exempt from the capital gains tax.
- Exchanging one cryptocurrency for another does not trigger a taxable capital gains event.
- Individuals receive a 12-month window for voluntary declarations of past gains without fines.
Why it matters
The new legislation establishes a formal tax framework for digital assets in Greece. It introduces specific rules for trading gains, exemptions, and past disclosures.
What's unclear
Crypto.news reports that staking income is taxed at a 15% rate, while Crypto Briefing states staking income is taxed at 10%.
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Crypto Briefing
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Greece imposes 10% tax on crypto gains, first €500 tax-free
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto.news
- Also reported by Crypto Briefing
- CryptoVideos brief published
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