Crypto tax in Croatia
10% capital gains tax on crypto. Tax-free if held over 2 years.
- Short-term rate
- 10%
- Long-term rate
- 10%
- Treatment
- Capital gains tax
- Currency
- EUR
How Croatia taxes crypto
Croatia taxes cryptocurrency gains at a flat rate of 10% plus a local surtax that varies by municipality (up to 18%). Since joining the EU and adopting the euro in 2023, Croatia has aligned its financial regulations more closely with EU standards. Capital gains from crypto held for more than 2 years are exempt from taxation. Losses can be offset against other capital gains within the same year. Taxpayers must self-report gains in their annual tax return.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 EUR 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