Crypto tax in Japan
How is cryptocurrency taxed in Japan?
In Japan, cryptocurrency is taxed as income. The headline rate can reach 55%, and there is no long-term exemption.
Common questions
- What is the capital gains tax rate on crypto in Japan?
- The capital gains tax rate in Japan is 20.315%.
- Does Japan offer a long-term capital gains exemption for crypto?
- No, Japan does not offer a long-term exemption for cryptocurrency gains.
- Does Japan tax worldwide income from crypto?
- Yes, Japan has a worldwide tax system, meaning income from crypto assets is subject to taxation.
Crypto in Japan is taxed as ordinary income.
Treatment
taxed as ordinary income
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
55%
For an individual moving to Japan, crypto disposal gains are always taxed as miscellaneous income at progressive national plus local income tax rates (up to about 55%), with no preferential long‑term exemption.
“Profits arising from crypto assets trading are categorized as miscellaneous income or business income, which is applied to the aggregated income taxation. The progressive taxation apply to the aggregated income, ranging from 15% to 55% including local tax, depending on the amount of income in a year.” — National Tax Agency (Japan)
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.