Crypto tax in Bulgaria
10% flat tax on cryptocurrency capital gains. No distinction between short-term and long-term holdings.
- Short-term rate
- 10%
- Long-term rate
- 10%
- Treatment
- Flat rate
- Currency
- BGN
How Bulgaria taxes crypto
Bulgaria imposes a flat 10% tax on capital gains from cryptocurrency, one of the lowest rates in the European Union. Crypto gains are treated as income from the sale of financial assets and must be declared in the annual tax return. There is no differentiation between short-term and long-term holdings, so the same 10% rate applies regardless of how long the asset was held. Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA) requires individuals to report all crypto disposals including sales, trades, and exchanges. The country has been a notable player in the crypto space, with reports of the government holding seized Bitcoin. Bulgaria follows EU anti-money laundering directives for virtual asset service providers. The flat tax system makes Bulgaria one of the most tax-friendly EU countries for crypto investors.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 BGN gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 10% | 1,000 | 9,000 |
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