Crypto tax in Sweden
30% flat tax on crypto capital gains. No distinction between short and long-term.
- Short-term rate
- 30%
- Long-term rate
- 30%
- Treatment
- Capital gains tax
- Currency
- SEK
How Sweden taxes crypto
Sweden taxes cryptocurrency gains as capital income at a flat rate of 30%. 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 at 70% against other capital income. The Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) requires taxpayers to report all crypto transactions in their annual tax return. Sweden has a high crypto adoption rate and was one of the first countries to provide clear guidance on crypto taxation.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 SEK gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 30% | 3,000 | 7,000 |
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