Crypto tax in Cyprus (2026): rules, rate and deadlines

The main crypto tax rules for private investors in Cyprus, in plain language, with the official sources.

Checked November 2026Information, not tax advice

8%

on the year's net gain from every disposal

2026

first year of the 8% rule

FIFO

oldest coins count as sold first

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The rules

The rules in Cyprus in short

Checked November 2026
What is taxed
Every disposal of crypto from 1 January 2026: selling for money, swapping for another crypto, paying with crypto and giving it away. Mining is taxed under the ordinary income tax rules.
Rate
8% on the year's net crypto gain. Losses only offset crypto gains of the same tax year and are not carried forward. Whether the GeSY health contribution also applies is not settled.
Not taxed
Moving coins between your own wallets. There is no yearly allowance and no exemption for holding longer. Staking and airdrops are not mentioned in the law.
Holding period
No holding period. The law does not say which coins count as sold first; here the oldest go first. Coins bought before 2026 are counted at their purchase price.
Where to declare
Your annual income tax return. The Tax Department has not yet published how the crypto gain is entered.
Key dates
Calendar year. Return by 31 July of the following year (31 July 2027 for 2026). The payment date for this tax has not been published yet.

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Net gain in 2026€25,000
Tax at 8%€2,000

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FAQ

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What is taxed on crypto in Cyprus?

Every disposal of crypto from 1 January 2026: selling for money, swapping for another crypto, paying with crypto and giving it away. Mining is taxed under the ordinary income tax rules.

How much tax do you pay on crypto in Cyprus?

8% on the year's net crypto gain. Losses only offset crypto gains of the same tax year and are not carried forward. Whether the GeSY health contribution also applies is not settled.

What is not taxed?

Moving coins between your own wallets. There is no yearly allowance and no exemption for holding longer. Staking and airdrops are not mentioned in the law.

Does it matter how long you hold your crypto?

No holding period. The law does not say which coins count as sold first; here the oldest go first. Coins bought before 2026 are counted at their purchase price.

Where do you declare crypto?

Your annual income tax return. The Tax Department has not yet published how the crypto gain is entered.

When do you declare?

Calendar year. Return by 31 July of the following year (31 July 2027 for 2026). The payment date for this tax has not been published yet.

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