Greece proposes 10% crypto capital gains tax
Greece published draft legislation proposing a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency gains, with the first 500 euros exempt. The exchange of one crypto for another would not trigger a taxable gain, while lending and liquidity-provision gains would be taxed as interest.
By Joe Stonor The Greek government proposed a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, a rate lower than most of its European peers. 88) of gains would be untouched by the tax. The proposed tax rate is lower than the 15% level floated by the Greek finance ministry in June, according to a Reuters report. The rate is also lower than that levied on crypto gains in most other European countries.
France and Italy apply capital gains taxes of 30% and 33%, respectively, while German capital gains rates are tethered to income tax thresholds. Spain taxes gains progressively up to 28%. The exchange of one cryptocurrency for another wouldn't create a taxable capital gain under the draft legislation. Gains from activities such as lending and liquidity provision will be taxed as interest at a rate of 10%, the draft said.
The draft legislation has been published for public consultation, and will be introduced to parliament in the first week of November. com (END) Dow Jones Newswires October 08, 2026 09:17 ET (13:17 GMT) Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. The statements in this document shall not be considered as an objective or independent explanation of the matters. Please note that this document (a) has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research, and (b) is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination or publication of investment research.