Crypto tax in Israel
Israel generally taxes individual crypto gains at 25% capital gains tax. Business-like trading can be taxed at higher income-tax rates.
- Short-term rate
- 25%
- Long-term rate
- 25%
- Treatment
- Capital gains tax
- Currency
- ILS
How Israel taxes crypto
Israel generally treats cryptocurrency as an asset for tax purposes, so gains realized by individual investors are commonly subject to capital gains tax at 25%. In this simplified comparison model, both short-term and long-term disposals are shown at the same 25% rate because there is no separate holding-period discount. If crypto activity is considered a business, professional trading operation, mining activity, or another commercial source of income, materially higher income-tax and VAT consequences may apply depending on the facts. Users should keep detailed records of acquisition cost, disposal value, fees, and transaction dates, and verify current guidance from the Israel Tax Authority for complex situations.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 ILS gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 25% | 2,500 | 7,500 |
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 Middle East
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | — | — |
| Qatar | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — | — |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology