Annual crypto gains up to 500 euros ($560) will be exempt from this tax proposal, set to be presented to parliament in November.
By Jamie Crawley|Edited by Sheldon RebackOct 8, 2026, 5:17 a.m. EDT1 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on Athens, Greece (Spencer Davis/Unsplash)SummaryShow- Greece is set to implement a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency as outlined in a draft bill expected to be introduced to parliament in November.
- Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) annually would be exempt from the proposed tax.
- This tax rate is lower than those in several other European countries.
According to a draft bill reported by Reuters, Greece is preparing to levy a 10% capital gains tax (CGT) on cryptocurrency transactions.
The legislation, which is set to be presented to parliament in November, includes an exemption for annual cryptocurrency gains up to 500 euros ($560).
Determining the size of Greece's cryptocurrency market is challenging, as many investors operate through foreign platforms, and officials have not yet provided any estimates regarding potential tax revenue.
This 10% tax would be one of the lower rates in the European Union, with countries such as Germany, France, and Italy planning to impose capital gains taxes exceeding 25%.
Countries are increasingly aligning their tax regulations for cryptocurrencies with those of traditional assets like stocks, as crypto becomes a more significant component of investment portfolios.
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