Greece’s cryptocurrency capital-gains 10%tax draft enters public consultation
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Greece plans to impose a tax of 10%on cryptocurrency capital gains, with annual gains of 500 EUR or less being tax-exempt.
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Greece plans to impose a tax on cryptocurrency capital gains 10%; individuals’ annual gains 500 EUR below the threshold would be tax-exempt
PANews October 8 reported that Greece is preparing legislation to impose a tax of 10%on cryptocurrency capital gains. The relevant draft bill has entered the public consultation stage and is expected to be November submitted to Parliament for review. The draft bill stipulates that the portion of an individual’s annual cryptocurrency capital gains 500 EUR or less may be exempt from tax, equivalent to approximately 559.95 USD. Greek officials said that, because the vast majority of investors use overseas platforms, it is difficult to estimate the size of Greece’s cryptocurrency market. At present, there is no specific forecast of how much fiscal revenue this new tax will generate.
Greece is preparing legislation to impose a tax of 10%on cryptocurrency capital gains.
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The relevant draft bill has entered the public consultation stage.
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The draft bill stipulates that the portion of an individual’s annual cryptocurrency capital gains 500 EUR or less may be exempt from tax.
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The draft bill is expected to be November submitted to Parliament for review.
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Greek officials said that, because the vast majority of investors use overseas platforms, it is difficult to estimate the size of Greece’s cryptocurrency market.
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At present, there is no specific forecast of how much fiscal revenue this new tax will generate.
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This is a proposed tax measure that is still under consideration, not a law already in force. Under the draft, the portion of an individual’s annual cryptocurrency capital gains not exceeding 500 EUR would be proposed to be tax-exempt; whether the excess portion would be taxed at 10%still awaits subsequent review.
Why it matters to readers
If the draft is ultimately passed, the individuals concerned may need to pay attention to the filing and tax-payment requirements for cryptocurrency gains.
Beginners should distinguish between a “draft bill” and “formally entering into force”: the tax rate, tax exemption amount, and scope of application may still change.
Risks and unknowns
The bill has not completed parliamentary review, and it is uncertain whether it will pass.
It is currently impossible to confirm whether the new tax will ultimately take effect or whether the final tax rate, tax exemption amount, and scope of application will change.
The report did not provide a specific forecast of the potential fiscal revenue from this tax.
Because the vast majority of investors use overseas platforms, the size of Greece’s cryptocurrency market is difficult to estimate.
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