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

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

Checked November 2026Information, not tax advice

0%

on gains for private investors

31/12

value counted for wealth tax

6 months

holding, one of the private-investor criteria

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The rules

The rules in Switzerland in short

Checked November 2026
What is taxed
Wealth tax on the value of your crypto on 31 December. Staking, airdrops and mining count as income. If you are seen as a professional trader, gains become taxable income too.
Rate
Wealth tax set by your canton and municipality (roughly 0.1% to 1% of the value). Income at your normal rate.
Not taxed
Gains for private investors (losses are not deductible either).
Holding period
Holding at least 6 months is one of the five criteria for being treated as a private investor (federal circular no. 36). Some cantons, such as Thurgau, ask for at least 1 year: check your canton.
Where to declare
The securities list in your tax return, using the year-end rates of the federal tax administration (ICTax).
Key dates
Reference date: 31 December. The return is usually due by 31 March (depends on the canton; extensions are common).

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FAQ

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What is taxed on crypto in Switzerland?

Wealth tax on the value of your crypto on 31 December. Staking, airdrops and mining count as income. If you are seen as a professional trader, gains become taxable income too.

How much tax do you pay on crypto in Switzerland?

Wealth tax set by your canton and municipality (roughly 0.1% to 1% of the value). Income at your normal rate.

What is not taxed?

Gains for private investors (losses are not deductible either).

Does it matter how long you hold your crypto?

Holding at least 6 months is one of the five criteria for being treated as a private investor (federal circular no. 36). Some cantons, such as Thurgau, ask for at least 1 year: check your canton.

Where do you declare crypto?

The securities list in your tax return, using the year-end rates of the federal tax administration (ICTax).

When do you declare?

Reference date: 31 December. The return is usually due by 31 March (depends on the canton; extensions are common).

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