tax policy

Greece

2026-10-08 07:23:43

Greece proposes 10% tax on crypto capital gains, with annual gains under €500 exempt

Greece is preparing legislation that would impose a 10% tax on capital gains from cryptocurrencies, according to a draft bill released on Thursday local time. The proposal has entered the public consultation stage and is expected to be submitted to parliament in November. Under the draft, individual investors would be exempt from tax on the first €500 in annual crypto capital gains, equivalent to about $559.95. Greece does not currently have a complete tax framework for cryptocurrencies. Officials said it remains difficult to estimate the size of the country’s crypto market because the vast majority of investors use offshore platforms. As a result, the government has not issued a specific forecast on how much fiscal revenue the proposed tax could generate. The measure, if advanced, would mark a clearer attempt by Greece to define how crypto investment income is treated under tax law.

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Hong Kong

2026-10-05 04:48:07

Hong Kong plans preferential tax regime with 5% or 8.25% rates for eligible priority-sector companies

Hong Kong is preparing a preferential tax regime aimed at attracting industry and investment, according to remarks made by Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui at a Legislative Council Panel on Financial Affairs meeting. Under the 2026 Policy Address, the government plans to submit amendment legislation by the end of this year to establish the framework. The proposed regime would cover companies engaged in priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology research and development, headquarters activities, logistics and supply chain management, and financial services. Companies whose investment plans and substantive contribution to Hong Kong’s economy meet the required conditions may be approved for concessionary tax rates of 5% or 8.25%, described as a half-rate arrangement, for up to five years. Both newly established companies in Hong Kong and firms already operating in the city would be able to apply by submitting business plans through Invest Hong Kong and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises. Applications would be reviewed by the Steering Committee on Promoting Attracting Companies and Investment, led by the Financial Secretary. The government said it aims to table the amendment bill in December and implement the tax regime in the 2027/28 year of assessment, according to a Hong Kong government press release cited by Techub.

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Netherlands

2026-10-01 13:45:38

Netherlands drops plan to tax unrealized Bitcoin gains after investor backlash

The Dutch government has abandoned a plan to tax unrealized Bitcoin gains, according to a Techub News brief citing Crypto Briefing. The proposal had drawn strong opposition from investors and became a point of controversy before being dropped. The reversal points to the weight investor sentiment can carry in tax policy debates tied to digital assets. It also keeps attention on how governments approach crypto taxation at a time when regulatory frameworks remain in flux. While the brief does not provide further details on the structure of the proposal or the timing of the decision, it frames the move as a notable policy shift. The report also says the reversal could affect future discussions around cryptocurrency regulation and market stability.

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Netherlands

2026-10-01 13:21:08

Dutch proposal could tax unrealized gains on self-custodied Bitcoin each year

A proposed change to the Netherlands' 2028 Box 3 tax regime could subject gains on crypto assets held in self-custody wallets to annual taxation, even if the investor has not sold the assets, according to a post by Bitcoin News on X. The reported approach would set self-custodied holdings apart from crypto kept through banks or standard investment accounts, where taxes would generally apply when gains are realized. The proposal has already passed the Dutch House of Representatives, but it has not yet become law. It still needs approval from the Senate before taking effect. The update points to a possible difference in tax treatment based on how crypto is held, with self-custody wallets facing annual taxation on gains under the proposed framework.

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Netherlands

2026-09-30 12:40:04

Dutch Box 3 tax bill would count unrealized Bitcoin gains in annual taxation

A tax proposal under review in the Netherlands could subject Bitcoin and other crypto holdings to taxation based on actual annual returns, including gains on assets that have not been sold. According to a post by Bitcoin News on X, the Dutch Box 3 bill would treat unrealized appreciation as part of the yearly taxable return on investments. The Dutch tax authority has also made clear that crypto assets held in personal wallets, on exchanges, or with third parties would be included when calculating actual returns. At the same time, the Dutch government is studying a shift toward a capital gains tax model, under which appreciation would be taxed only when gains are realized. For now, officials said the existing 2028 proposal remains the basis during the review of any changes. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and is still awaiting consideration by the Senate. The final system could still change before 2028.

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Germany

2026-09-09 12:13:59

Germany draft bill would tax Bitcoin like stocks while preserving current treatment for existing holdings

Germany is moving toward a tax change that would treat Bitcoin more like stocks, in a draft bill aimed at tax-free gains from crypto sales. According to CoinDesk, the proposal would not alter the tax treatment of existing holdings. Those holdings would remain under the current framework, which can allow investors to sell after a 12-month holding period without paying tax. The brief draft detail points to a split approach: new rules for future tax handling, while assets already held would keep the existing standard. No additional provisions, dates, or rates were disclosed in the source summary.

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Germany

2026-09-08 05:49:42

German Far-Right Party AfD Wins State Election, Strengthens Voice in Crypto Tax Reform

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 43.8% of the vote, winning 39 out of 83 seats, while the CDU plunged to 17.2%. Although the victory does not directly affect federal tax law, it bolsters the AfD's influence in Berlin's crypto tax reform discussions. The party advocates retaining the 12-month holding period tax exemption for Bitcoin and opposes classifying private mining and Lightning Network node operations as business activities. In contrast, the German Finance Ministry plans to abolish the exemption, targeting at least €1 billion in additional annual revenue.

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Ireland

2026-08-31 13:32:42

Ireland Plans to Exclude Crypto From Government-Backed Investment Accounts Due in 2027

Ireland is preparing to keep cryptocurrencies out of a government-designed personal investment account scheduled for launch in 2027, according to a ChainCatcher report. The planned account would let savers invest in listed stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds, but crypto and derivatives are set to remain outside the pool of eligible assets. In the government’s retail investment taxation roadmap, both are classified as highly complex and high-risk products. The new account will include a tax-free threshold that has not yet been determined, while amounts above that level would face a low tax rate based on average annual value. Investments held inside the account would also be exempt from Ireland’s current deemed-disposal regime, which taxes unrealized gains every eight years at 38%. Account providers, not savers, would calculate, report, and remit taxes to the Irish tax authority. No minimum contribution, holding period, or lock-up period is planned. The asset list follows a European Commission recommendation issued in September 2025, which called for excluding high-risk and complex derivatives and cryptocurrencies, while allowing tokenized financial instruments. Tax rates, thresholds, and annual contribution caps are expected to be set in the 2027 budget due in October.

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