Crypto tax in Taiwan
How is cryptocurrency taxed in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, cryptocurrency is taxed as income with a headline rate of 40%.
Common questions
- Is there a long-term exemption for crypto gains in Taiwan?
- No, Taiwan does not offer a long-term exemption for cryptocurrency gains.
- What kind of tax system does Taiwan use?
- Taiwan employs a territorial tax system.
Crypto in Taiwan is taxed as ordinary income.
Treatment
taxed as ordinary income
Long-term
Still taxed
Headline rate
40%
For an individual relocating to Taiwan, gains on selling or otherwise disposing of cryptocurrency are generally taxed as regular income at progressive rates up to 40%, with no tax break for long-term holding.
“Income from transactions of property shall be included in the consolidated income tax return of the year of transaction. Taxpayers must calculate the income from transactions of property based on the transaction price minus the original cost and necessary expenses, and report it as their income. Virtual currencies are treated as a type of property; gains from their sale or exchange are therefore taxable as income under the Income Tax Act.” — National Taxation Bureau, Ministry of Finance, Taiwan
Reflects the treatment of an individual's crypto disposals. Estimate — confirm against the linked source. See methodology.