Are long-term crypto gains taxed in Switzerland?

No, long-term capital gains from cryptocurrency are exempt from tax in Switzerland.

What tax system does Switzerland use for crypto?

Switzerland uses a worldwide tax system, meaning residents are taxed on their global income and assets, including cryptocurrency.

Crypto tax in Switzerland

How is cryptocurrency taxed in Switzerland?

Cryptocurrency is taxed as a private asset in Switzerland. Long-term capital gains are exempt from tax.

Common questions

Are long-term crypto gains taxed in Switzerland?: No, long-term capital gains from cryptocurrency are exempt from tax in Switzerland.
What tax system does Switzerland use for crypto?: Switzerland uses a worldwide tax system, meaning residents are taxed on their global income and assets, including cryptocurrency.

Switzerland is crypto-friendly.

Treatment

taxed under a special / mixed regime

Long-term

Tax-free

Headline rate

For a relocating private individual treated as a non‑professional investor, gains on disposals of cryptocurrency are generally tax‑free (but the portfolio is subject to wealth tax and certain crypto income like staking or mining is taxed as income).

“Cryptocurrencies are subject to direct federal tax, withholding tax and stamp duty at federal level.[6]” — Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV/FTA)

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Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.