Crypto tax in Belgium
How is cryptocurrency taxed in Belgium?
Cryptocurrency is taxed as a special asset in Belgium. Capital gains on crypto are taxed at a rate of 10%.
Common questions
- What is the capital gains tax rate for crypto in Belgium?
- The capital gains tax rate for cryptocurrency in Belgium is 10%.
- Does Belgium tax worldwide income for crypto investors?
- Yes, Belgium operates a worldwide tax system, meaning it taxes income and gains from crypto assets globally.
Crypto in Belgium is taxed under a special / mixed regime.
Treatment
taxed under a special / mixed regime
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
10%
In Belgium, from 2026 an individual’s crypto gains are generally taxed—typically at 10% above an annual exempt allowance if you qualify as a prudent long‑term private investor, 33% if you are viewed as a speculator, and up to 50% if treated as professional income, so gains are not simply tax‑free for long holding periods.
““Under current Belgian tax legislation, capital gains realised by individuals on cryptocurrencies may either be exempt as part of the normal management of private wealth, taxed at 33% as miscellaneous income in case of speculative transactions, or taxed at the progressive personal income tax rates where the activity qualifies as professional. There is no specific exemption for capital gains solely based on the holding period.”” — Federal Public Service Finance (FPS Finance) – Belgium
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.