CryptoMedium•5 November 2026•
1 min read
Greek Parliament Approves 10% Cryptocurrency Capital Gains Tax
Key Facts
1The Greek parliament approved a bill imposing a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains.
2Annual net gains up to €500 are exempt from the levy.
3The new tax framework is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The Greek parliament approved a bill imposing a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains. Bitcoin Magazine reported that the new tax framework, which represents the country's first comprehensive legal structure for digital assets, is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The legislation includes an exemption for annual net gains up to €500 from the levy. According to a senior finance ministry official cited by Reuters, further implementation directives defining transparency and audit rules will be published in the coming weeks, as Greece recorded a 7.6% unemployment rate and 6.1% retail sales growth in October 2026.