Crypto tax in Nicaragua
15% capital gains tax on crypto profits. No distinction between short and long-term holdings.
- Short-term rate
- 15%
- Long-term rate
- 15%
- Treatment
- Capital gains tax
- Currency
- NIO
How Nicaragua taxes crypto
Nicaragua taxes cryptocurrency gains as capital gains at a flat rate of 15%. There is no distinction between short-term and long-term holding periods. Crypto assets are treated as property, and all disposals including sales, trades, and exchanges are taxable events. Nicaragua's tax authority (Dirección General de Ingresos) requires taxpayers to report capital gains from digital assets in their annual tax filings. The country has seen growing crypto adoption, partly driven by remittances and a developing fintech ecosystem.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 NIO 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 North America
| Jurisdiction | Short-term | Long-term |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | — | — |
| Barbados | — | — |
| Belize | — | — |
| Bermuda | — | — |
| Cayman Islands | — | — |
| Dominica | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — |
| Panama | — | — |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology