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What are the Crypto Tax Rates in Various Countries?

By Ritesh Jain |Last Updated: January 2, 2026

What are the Crypto Tax Rates in Various Countries?

Taxation of cryptocurrency depends significantly on where you live. Some countries may charge high taxes on crypto, while others might not charge a tax at all. Cryptocurrencies are treated as property or investment assets in many places. It means that when they are sold or traded, capital gains tax may apply. Additionally, if you earn crypto via mining, staking, or as a payment for goods and services, some countries may levy income tax.

The taxation rules and rates for crypto will vary from place to place. In this blog, we will discuss the tax rates for cryptocurrencies in different countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

UAE, Cayman Islands, EL Salvador, Germany (long-term), and Portugal (long-term) offer 0% for qualifying gains that attract NRIs and investors.

India's crypto tax regime is one of the strictest worldwide, featuring a flat 30% tax on all gains and a 1% TDS on every transaction, which is more stringent than most countries like the UAE and even with some high rates like Japan and the US.

The UAE is often considered an attractive location for NRIs interested in cryptocurrency due to its favorable regulatory environment, which includes 0% personal income and capital gains tax (CGT) across the emirates. Also, there are generally no reporting hassles for NRIs, but they must disclose Indian assets if considered an ROR resident.

Canada's crypto tax framework includes 50% of capital gains in an individual's taxable income, which is then taxed at their marginal rate, ranging from 15% to 33% based on their overall income. For frequent trading or operating a crypto business, the income is treated as business income and is fully taxable, reaching a marginal rate of around 53%. Transfers of wallet to self are considered non-taxable.

France and Japan have different approaches to cryptocurrency taxation. France generally applies a flat tax rate of 30% on capital gains tax (CGT) on cryptocurrency earnings, which is a combination of a 12.8% income tax and 17.2% social security contributions. In Japan, the taxation rate can reach up to 55% as crypto gains are treated as miscellaneous income and are subjected to progressive income tax rates that can reach an effective total of 55% (including national income and local inhabitant tax).

What are the Crypto Tax Rates in Various Countries?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Countries Have No Crypto Tax in 2025?

How Does India Tax Crypto Compared to Others?

Why is the UAE Perfect for Crypto NRIs?

How Does Canada Treat the Crypto Tax Framework?

How do France and Japan Treat Crypto Taxation?

What are the Crypto Tax Rates in Various Countries?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Countries Have No Crypto Tax in 2025?

How Does India Tax Crypto Compared to Others?

Why is the UAE Perfect for Crypto NRIs?

How Does Canada Treat the Crypto Tax Framework?

How do France and Japan Treat Crypto Taxation?