Crypto tax in Hungary
15% flat tax on crypto gains for individuals. No distinction between short-term and long-term holdings.
- Short-term rate
- 15%
- Long-term rate
- 15%
- Treatment
- Flat rate
- Currency
- HUF
How Hungary taxes crypto
Hungary applies a 15% personal income tax on cryptocurrency gains realized by individuals, making it one of the more competitive crypto tax regimes in the EU. There is generally no separate long-term capital gains treatment, so the same rate applies regardless of holding period. Hungarian rules allow annual netting of gains and losses from crypto transactions, which can reduce taxable profit when reported properly. Crypto gains are typically declared in the annual tax return, and recordkeeping for acquisition cost, disposal value, and transaction dates remains important. Business activity, mining, or professional trading may be treated differently depending on the facts and structure.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 HUF 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