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Greece Approves 10% Crypto Tax Starting in 2027
Greece approves a new cryptocurrency tax framework that will introduce a 10% levy on individual crypto investment gains starting January 1, 2027. The legislation marks the country’s first comprehensive approach to taxing digital assets, while also introducing separate rules for staking, crypto lending, and decentralized finance (DeFi) income.
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Greece's parliament approved a crypto tax framework on November 5, setting a 10% rate on individual gains from January 1, 2027. It is described as the country's first comprehensive treatment of digital assets. Gains up to €500 a year are exempt, but once net gains exceed that level, the entire amount becomes taxable. Selling crypto for fiat currency is taxable, and spending crypto on goods can also trigger the levy. Staking, lending and liquidity income falls under a separate 15% rate treated as interest. Crypto-to-crypto swaps are meant to stay outside the rules. Investors may declare past unreported gains within 12 months without late fines. The Finance Ministry is expected to publish further guidance.
Why it matters: It shows Greece moving to bring crypto gains, staking and DeFi income into its existing tax system, which changes how Greek investors must report holdings.
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