Crypto Tax Free Countries for 2024

Zac McClure
ByZac McClure, MBAReviewed byTynisa (Ty) Gaines, EAUpdated on October 28, 2024 · minute read
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  • Some notable examples for crypto tax free countries are Belarus, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, El Salvador, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Malta, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.

  • Crypto is taxed differently around the world, and there are numerous crypto tax-free countries that have more lenient policies for those who choose to relocate, with variables in each country and territory.

  • American taxpayers should know the United States taxes its citizens wherever they reside, and renouncing citizenship is no small matter. 

What if you could buy, mine, and trade crypto completely tax-free? For many taxpayers, this is the reality as they reside in one of a number of countries with no crypto tax. 

Laws on cryptocurrency taxes are relatively new. The IRS released their first cryptocurrency tax ordinance in 2014, which classified crypto as a taxable property. Many crypto holders naturally look for ways to reduce their taxes on crypto earnings.

Crypto is taxed differently around the world, and there are plenty of crypto tax-free countries that have more lenient policies for those who choose to relocate.

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17 best crypto tax free countries

Which countries are crypto tax-free? Here’s a helpful list of countries with no crypto tax throughout the world, with some variables and a recent major change for Portugal.

Crypto moves fast, and so does crypto regulation, so be sure to check specific country’s regulations and with a tax professional for the most current information concerning crypto tax-free countries.

Belarus

Until January 1, 2025, cryptocurrencies in Belarus enjoy exemptions from capital gains, income tax, and VAT for both businesses and individuals.

The initial legislation granting tax relief to cryptocurrencies was enacted in 2018, and although initially slated to conclude in 2023, President Alexander Lukashenko extended these tax privileges for crypto investors and businesses, pushing the expiration date to 2025.

Bermuda

Bermuda has no capital gains or income tax of any kind. However, the cost of living is notoriously high.

If you choose to relocate to Bermuda and you buy land or rent for longer than three years, you might be subjected to a land tax. Interestingly as of 2019, Bermudan taxes you incur there can be paid with USD Coin.

British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands have a neutral tax policy for capital gains, corporate, income, and withholding taxes.

At the time of writing, this includes crypto, which means there are no specific taxes on cryptocurrency in the British Virgin Islands. 

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands have been a tax haven for U.S. investors and businesses for quite some time. At the time of writing, the Cayman Islands have no income or capital gains tax whatsoever, making it ideal for crypto investors.

However, relocating and living in the Cayman Islands can be quite expensive. A 22-26% import tax is applied to most goods imported into the country.

El Salvador

Noted for pioneering Bitcoin adoption as an official currency, El Salvador made strides in 2023 by eliminating all taxes associated with "technological innovation." This includes income tax, capital gains tax, and property tax.

Consequently, earnings and capital gains derived from cryptocurrencies enjoy tax exemption.

Businesses nationwide must also accept Bitcoin as a valid means of payment for their products and services.

Georgia

Georgia has very favorable crypto tax regulations both for individuals and corporations. In Georgia, individuals are exempt from any income tax on profits from crypto sales. Beyond this, because Georgia doesn’t consider crypto “Georgian sourced,” crypto is not subject to Georgian capital gains tax.

On the corporate side, for crypto that a legal entity such as an LLC holds, profits are subject to a 15% corporate tax.

Germany

Germany crypto tax regulations are remarkably friendly to long-term holders. While not completely tax-free, any crypto held for more than 12 months won’t be subjected to income tax or capital gains tax at the time of sale. Short-term investments of €600 or less are also not subjected to these taxes.

Normal income tax applies to short-term crypto sales of under 12 months of holding on earnings over €600. So Germany is a great choice for long-term crypto investors who trade strategically and hold for over a year.

Hong Kong

For taxpayers in Hong Kong, so long as an individual’s crypto activities are considered investments, no capital gains tax is applied. For corporations and crypto professionals, when digital assets are traded as a regular part of doing business, they are subject to an income tax.

Malaysia

Malaysia currently has no capital gains tax on crypto for individual investors. However, if you’re considered a professional (meaning you trade short-term and frequently), you may be subject to income tax on your crypto transactions.

Malta

Nicknamed “blockchain island,” Malta is one of the friendliest countries in the world to crypto investors. Malta has no long-term capital gains tax on cryptocurrency earnings, although it may subject crypto trades to an income tax.

The Maltese government looks at a number of factors when calculating income tax. This includes crypto earnings as well as your residency status. Income tax can be as low as 0-5% and maxes out at 35%.

Portugal

Portugal crypto tax rules have recently changed. We’re including Portugal on this list because it was, before 2023, a famously tax-free zone for crypto. This is no longer the case as of January 1, 2023. In 2022, the Portuguese Parliament approved a specific tax regime that came into effect on January 1, 2023. Under the Portuguese Personal Income Tax Code (the “PIT Code”), income from crypto now qualifies either as capital, capital gains, or self-employment income.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico crypto tax rules are highly favorable for bona fide residents, boasting no capital gains tax for individual investors and a 4% income tax for qualified businesses. As a territory of the United States, many U.S. citizens prefer relocating here rather than moving to a foreign country. Due to its territory status, Puerto Rican income tax is also lower than American income tax rates.

The catch is that all crypto assets must be earned and disposed of in Puerto Rico in order to avoid capital gains. If you acquired your crypto while residing in the continental United States, you’ll have to pay U.S. capital gains tax.

Singapore

At time of writing, Singapore has no capital gains tax of any kind, including for crypto. This is good news for those looking to sell crypto penalty free. 

Most crypto is also exempt from income tax, unless you are considered a professional trader or receive the crypto as payment for goods and services.

Slovenia

At time of writing, individual residents in Slovenia are not taxed on realized capital gain from the sale or use of virtual currencies unless the activity is considered to be a professional business. There is legislation pending that may change this, so be sure to consult a professional and the Slovenian tax authorities for the latest updates here.

South Korea

South Korea's People Power Party, led by President Yoon Suk-yeol, has proposed delaying the taxation of cryptocurrency gains from 2025 to 2028. This decision comes after a previous 20% tax on crypto gains set for 2022 was postponed twice due to backlash from investors and industry experts. The new bill suggests that taxing crypto gains could negatively affect investor sentiment and potentially drive investors away from the market.

South Korea is one of the largest active cryptocurrency markets globally. In the first quarter of 2024, the Korean won became the most-used fiat currency for crypto trading, surpassing the US dollar. This highlights the country's significant role in the global crypto market and underscores the potential impact of tax policies on investor behavior and market dynamics.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a famous tax haven, and crypto is no exception. Any crypto income or capital gains earned for individual investors are considered completely tax-free. For this reason Switzerland has become known as the “crypto valley,” a hub for crypto companies and investors. 

If you’re trading or mining crypto on a professional level however, you might be subjected to slight wealth tax anywhere from 0.5% to 0.8%. This tax applies to all assets, not just crypto. With this in mind, Switzerland can be an excellent option for those looking to relocate and get the most out of their investments.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates, home to the hypermodern city of Dubai, does not implement income or capital gains tax for individual investors. Do note that cost of living is high however, and goods and services are subjected to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT). Learn more about Dubai crypto tax.

What are the worst countries for crypto tax?

Now that you know the best countries to buy and sell crypto in 2024, let's review a few of the worst. Far from tax havens, the following countries scrutinize crypto transactions and subject crypto gains to relatively heavy taxation.

Denmark

Scandinavian countries are known for their high income tax, and Denmark is a prime example. Danish taxpayers pay an average of 45% of their income in income tax, which includes crypto earnings. In addition, only 30% of your losses can be offset by capital gains. Learn more about cypto tax in Denmark.

The Netherlands

Netherlands crypto tax is fairly unique. The Netherlands has an atypical taxation policy on not only crypto but all capital assets.  Each year, on January 1, the taxable base of a Dutch taxpaying individual's assets is reset, and a wealth tax is applied to the deemed yield on the value of assets of the prior tax year. This means crypto holders pay taxes on their holdings whether they’ve realized gains or not.

India

India crypto tax regulations are relatively unfavorable. All cryptocurrency capital gains and income are subjected to a hefty 30% flat tax in India. When you’ve reached a certain threshold, every time you buy crypto, a 1% tax deduction is added at source (TDS). The TDS requirement can pose logistical and accounting challenges for Indian crypto exchanges and traders.

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Spain

In Spain, crypto investors can expect to pay up to 47% of their crypto income. Spain also imposes wealth taxes on residents with net worths of over €700,000, including crypto assets. In addition, Spanish taxpayers can only use 25% of capital losses to offset capital gains.

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Zac McClure
Zac McClureCo-Founder & CEO at TokenTax
Zac co-founded TokenTax after his career in international finance and accounting at JPMorgan, Imprint Capital and Bain. He has worked in more than half-dozen countries and received his MBA from the UPenn Wharton School.
Tynisa (Ty) Gaines
Reviewed byTynisa (Ty) GainesTax Expert at TokenTax
Tynisa (Ty) Gaines, EA has more than 20 years of experience as a tax professional. Ty has published numerous tax articles, two tax e-books, and an academic publication on cryptocurrency for the National Income Tax Workbook.

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