Crypto tax in Japan
Taxed as miscellaneous income at up to 55% (income + resident tax).
- Short-term rate
- 55%
- Long-term rate
- 55%
- Treatment
- Taxed as income
- Currency
- JPY
Caveat Pending, not yet applied: separate taxation at 20.315% is scheduled from 1 January 2028.
How Japan taxes crypto
Japan classifies crypto gains as "miscellaneous income" subject to progressive income tax rates from 5% to 45%, plus a 10% resident tax, for a maximum combined rate of 55%. There is no preferential long-term rate. The government has been discussing reducing rates to a flat 20% to align with other financial assets.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 JPY gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 55% | 5,500 | 4,500 |
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 Asia
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | — | — |
| Indonesia | — | — |
| Laos | — | — |
| Macau | — | — |
| Malaysia | — | — |
| Maldives | — | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
| South Korea | — | — |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology