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Greece approves 10% crypto capital gains tax and 15% DeFi levy

Greece's parliament has passed the country's first comprehensive digital asset tax framework, introducing a 10% capital gains tax on crypto profits above €500 alongside a 15% levy on DeFi income.

A silver Bitcoin coin with blue inlay set against the Greek national flag.
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Greece's parliament approved a bill establishing the country's first comprehensive tax framework for digital assets, according to Reuters reporter Lefteris Papadimas. Under the newly passed legislation, cryptocurrency profits will face a 10% capital gains tax, though individual gains of up to €500 per year are exempt from the levy.[1][2][3][7][8][11]

The framework also includes a 15% tax on income generated from decentralized finance. In addition, CoinDesk reported that investors will have a 12-month grace period to declare historical crypto earnings without facing late-filing penalties, even as questions persist over how the government plans to treat crypto-to-crypto swaps.[5][6][9][10]

According to Coin Bureau, the law takes effect on January 1, 2027. Under these rules, spending cryptocurrency on goods or services triggers a taxable event, while token-to-token swaps will not, and annual net losses exceeding €500 can be used to offset future crypto profits for up to five years.[4]

Key facts

  • Greece's parliament passed a bill establishing the nation's first comprehensive crypto tax framework.
  • The legislation imposes a 10% capital gains tax on crypto profits while exempting gains of up to €500 annually.
  • Income generated from decentralized finance will be subject to a 15% levy.
  • Investors will have a 12-month window to report past crypto gains without incurring late-filing fines.
  • Per Coin Bureau, the law takes effect January 1, 2027, exempts crypto-to-crypto swaps from tax, taxes crypto spent on goods and services, and allows losses over €500 to offset gains for five years.

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    Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·

    🇬🇷 JUST IN: Greece just passed a 10% tax on crypto gains, but your first €500 a year stays tax-free. https://t.co/Dv4fBp1rzA

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    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·

    JYST IN: Greece approves 10% tax on crypto gains Annual profits of up to €500 will remain tax-free, while gains above that threshold will face a 10% capital gains tax under Greece's new crypto tax framework. https://t.co/8FDSjSv6IH

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  3. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    Greece's parliament approves a 10% capital gains tax on crypto, exempting gains of up to €500 a year, in the country's first comprehensive crypto tax framework (Lefteris Papadimas/Reuters) Lefteris Papadimas / Reuters : Greece's parliament approves a 10% capital gains tax on crypto, exempting gains of up to €500 a year, in the country's first comprehensive crypto tax framework — Greece's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that imposes a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies …

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    Coin Bureau@coinbureauPost on X ·

    BREAKING: Greece passes law imposing 10% crypto gains tax and 15% levy on DeFi income starting Jan 1, 2027. Details: - annual net profits above €500 taxed at 10% - spending crypto on goods or services triggers tax - crypto-to-crypto swaps do not trigger tax - annual losses over €500 can offset crypto profits for 5 years

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    That Martini Guy ₿@MartiniGuyYTPost on X ·

    🇬🇷 Greece is set to tax crypto gains at 10% and DeFi income at 15%. DeFi investors will face a higher tax rate, as the country brings more of the crypto market under its tax rules. https://t.co/j44l0qOJWj

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    Whale Insider@WhaleInsiderPost on X ·

    JUST IN: 🇬🇷 Greece approves 10% tax on crypto gains and 15% levy on DeFi income. https://t.co/0okdI2hduY

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    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Greece's parliament approves a 10% capital gains tax on crypto, exempting gains of up to €500 a year, in the country's first comprehensive crypto tax framework (Lefteris Papadimas / Reuters) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    Greece imposes 10% tax on crypto gains, first €500 tax-free Greece's new crypto tax framework provides clarity and may influence EU tax policies, balancing investor protection with regulatory oversight. The post Greece imposes 10% tax on crypto gains, first €500 tax-free appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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    CryptoSavingExpert ®@CryptoSavingExpPost on X ·

    🇬🇷 Greece is introducing a 10% tax on crypto gains and a 15% levy on DeFi income. Another country is bringing digital assets further into its tax system, with DeFi investors facing the higher rate. Crypto taxation continues to tighten across Europe. 👀 https://t.co/0VGMXgv4UX

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    CoindeskArticle ·

    Greece approves 10% tax on crypto gains and 15% levy on DeFi income Investors will have 12 months to declare past crypto gains without late-filing penalties, though questions remain over crypto-to-crypto swaps.

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    CoinDesk@CoinDeskPost on X ·

    NEW: Greece passes a 10% capital gains tax on crypto, the country’s first comprehensive crypto tax framework, with gains under €500 annually exempt. https://t.co/uSYuP9NAOc

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