Crypto tax in Greece
15% flat tax on crypto capital gains. No distinction between short and long-term holdings.
- Short-term rate
- 15%
- Long-term rate
- 15%
- Treatment
- Capital gains tax
- Currency
- EUR
Caveat Pending, not yet applied: a 15% rate has been drafted but has not passed parliament.
How Greece taxes crypto
Greece taxes cryptocurrency gains at a flat rate of 15% as capital gains from the transfer of digital assets. This rate was introduced as part of tax reforms and applies uniformly regardless of holding period. All disposals of crypto, including sales, trades, and exchanges, are taxable events. Greece follows EU directives on anti-money laundering for crypto service providers. The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) requires taxpayers to report crypto gains in their annual income tax return. Greece has seen growing crypto adoption, particularly as a hedge against economic uncertainty, and the government has been progressively modernizing its digital asset regulatory framework.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 EUR gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 15% | 1,500 | 8,500 |
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