Crypto tax in Switzerland
No capital gains tax for individual investors. Wealth tax applies.
- Short-term rate
- 0%
- Long-term rate
- 0%
- Treatment
- No tax on gains
- Currency
- CHF
How Switzerland taxes crypto
Switzerland does not levy capital gains tax on crypto for private investors. However, crypto holdings are subject to wealth tax (varies by canton, typically 0.3-1%). Professional traders may be subject to income tax. The determination between private and professional trading depends on several factors including frequency and volume.
The same rate applies however long you held.
A 10,000 CHF gain, settled
| Held | Rate | Taken | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | — | — | 10,000 |
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% | — |
| Turkey | — | — |
| Netherlands | 2% | 2% |
Headline rate last checked 31 July 2026 · methodology