Crypto tax in Austria
27.5% flat tax on crypto capital gains. No distinction between short and long-term holdings.
- Short-term rate
- 27.5%
- Long-term rate
- 27.5%
- Treatment
- Flat rate
- Currency
- EUR
How Austria taxes crypto
Austria taxes cryptocurrency gains at a flat rate of 27.5% as part of its capital income tax regime. Since March 2022, crypto assets are treated similarly to other financial assets like stocks and bonds. There is no distinction between short-term and long-term holding periods (the previous 1-year tax-free exemption was removed). All disposals, including sales, trades, and crypto-to-crypto exchanges, are taxable events. Losses from crypto can be offset against other capital income within the same year. The Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance (Bundesministerium für Finanzen) requires reporting of all crypto transactions. Austria has a growing crypto community and is home to several prominent crypto companies, including Bitpanda.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 EUR gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 27.5% | 2,750 | 7,250 |
This is the arithmetic the app runs on your device. Real liability depends on your residency, income, allowances and how the authority classifies your activity. Treat it as an estimate and check with a qualified adviser before you act.
Elsewhere in Europe
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 23% | — |
| Georgia | — | — |
| Germany | 45% | — |
| Luxembourg | 42% | — |
| Malta | 35% | — |
| Portugal | 28% | — |
| Switzerland | — | — |
| Turkey | — | — |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology