Crypto tax in Norway
22% flat tax on crypto gains. No distinction between short and long-term holdings.
- Short-term rate
- 22%
- Long-term rate
- 22%
- Treatment
- Capital gains tax
- Currency
- NOK
How Norway taxes crypto
Norway taxes cryptocurrency gains as capital income at a flat rate of 22%. There is no distinction between short-term and long-term holding periods. All disposals of crypto, including sales, trades, and exchanges, are taxable events. Losses from crypto can be deducted against other capital income. The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) requires taxpayers to report all crypto holdings and transactions in their annual tax return. Norway has a high crypto adoption rate per capita and has been proactive in providing guidance on crypto taxation.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 NOK gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 22% | 2,200 | 7,800 |
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