Greece introduces a 10% capital gains tax on crypto and a 15% levy on DeFi income starting in 2027, providing a five-year loss carry-forward window and a 12-month amnesty period for past declarations.
Greece's parliament approved a 10% capital gains tax on crypto and a 15% levy on staking and DeFi income, effective Jan. 1, 2027. This adds a new tax cost for Greek crypto investors and dampens domestic trading activity. However, the long lead time, the 500-euro threshold, loss carry-forward for five years, and a 12-month amnesty window soften the blow, limiting any near-term market impact.
The rules take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, giving investors over a year before they apply.
A 10% tax on annual net crypto gains above 500 euros, and a 15% tax on staking, crypto lending and DeFi liquidity income treated as interest.
Greece's parliament has passed a new tax framework imposing a 10% levy on net crypto capital gains exceeding 500 euros and a 15% tax on income from DeFi and staking. The legislation, which takes effect on January 1, 2027, includes provisions for loss carry-forwards and a one-year amnesty period for declaring past gains. While the move integrates digital assets into the national tax system, crypto-to-crypto swaps remain exempt from taxation.
The rules take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, giving investors over a year before they apply.
A 10% tax on annual net crypto gains above 500 euros, and a 15% tax on staking, crypto lending, and DeFi liquidity income treated as interest.