Crypto tax in Greece
How is cryptocurrency taxed in Greece?
Cryptocurrency in Greece is taxed as capital gains at a headline rate of 15%. There is no long-term exemption.
Common questions
- What is the capital gains tax rate on crypto in Greece?
- The headline capital gains tax rate on cryptocurrency in Greece is 15%.
- Is there a long-term capital gains tax exemption for crypto in Greece?
- No, Greece does not offer a long-term exemption for capital gains tax on cryptocurrency.
Crypto in Greece is taxed as a capital gain.
Treatment
taxed as a capital gain
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
15%
For an individual relocating to Greece, crypto gains on disposal are taxed as capital gains at a flat 15% rate with no reduced or tax‑free treatment for long‑term holdings.
“Σύμφωνα με τις πρόσφατες τροποποιήσεις του Κώδικα Φορολογίας Εισοδήματος, τα κέρδη από τη μεταβίβαση κρυπτονομισμάτων για φυσικά πρόσωπα που δεν ενεργούν κατ’ επάγγελμα θεωρούνται εισόδημα από υπεραξία μεταβίβασης κεφαλαίου και φορολογούνται αυτοτελώς με συντελεστή δεκαπέντε τοις εκατό (15%), χωρίς απαλλαγή λόγω χρόνου διακράτησης.” — Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE)
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.