Greece Passes Crypto Tax Law With 10% Gains Levy, 15% on Staking and DeFi
Summary
Greece’s parliament passed legislation introducing a 10% tax on annual net cryptocurrency gains above €500 and a 15% tax on income from staking, lending and DeFi, effective January 1, 2027. Gains are generally calculated when crypto is sold or spent; qualifying losses above €500 can be carried forward for five years. Investors can voluntarily declare previously unreported crypto income within a 12-month window under specified conditions. The government says crypto-to-crypto swaps should be exempt, but parliament’s Scientific Service warned the bill’s wording may still cover them and urged clearer rules. Further guidance on transparency and audits is expected. The government has not estimated the tax’s revenue.
