Crypto tax in Lithuania
Crypto gains are generally taxed at around 20% for private individuals. Regular business-like trading may be treated differently.
- Short-term rate
- 20%
- Long-term rate
- 20%
- Treatment
- Taxed as income
- Currency
- EUR
How Lithuania taxes crypto
Lithuania does not have a separate cryptocurrency tax regime, so gains are generally taxed under the normal personal income tax framework. For private individuals making occasional crypto disposals, a practical reference rate is around 20%, with no separate long-term holding exemption in the simplified model used by this app. Selling crypto for fiat, exchanging one crypto asset for another, or using crypto to pay for goods and services can all create taxable events when a gain is realized. If trading activity becomes regular, systematic, or business-like, different rules may apply and the effective treatment can change depending on facts, structure, and current tax guidance. Accurate records for acquisition cost, disposal value, fees, and transaction dates remain important for reporting.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 EUR gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 20% | 2,000 | 8,000 |
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