Greece recently introduced cryptocurrency regulation modeled after other EU countries. However, there is still time to talk about any great opportunities for crypto-business in the country.
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Greece recently introduced cryptocurrency regulation modeled after other EU countries. However, there is still time to talk about any great opportunities for crypto-business in the country.
According to our rating, Greece is a safe place at the security level. Jurisdiction has 53.5 points (from 100) for safety level in Numbeo crime rating (1). The homicide level (2) is 0.9 per 100,000 inhabitants a year. Story of firearm-related death (3) 1.35 per 100,000 inhabitants a year.
Based on Lexology, crypto payments are allowed in Greece, and cryptocurrency can be “accepted by natural or legal persons as a means of exchange and which can be transferred, stored and traded electronically.”
We need to find out about the legal status of crypto salaries in Greece. Currently we have no confirmation, that crypto payroll is legal at Greece.
The leading crypto regulator in Greece is Hellenic Capital Markets Commission (HCMC). According to Lexology (4), first VASP regulations in Greece were based on Law 4734/2020, issued on 08.10.2020. The law defines cryptocurrency as a “digital representation of value not issued or guaranteed by a central bank or a public authority.” The law also defines HCMC as the primary regulator of AML/KYC policies and obligates crypto entities to provide AML/KYC reporting to the commission.
Based on Cointelegraph, Gemini was one of the first exchanges, which received regulatory approval in Greece in 2022. In 2024 two HCMC registers of VASPs: crypto to fiat exchanges (5) and wallet custodians (6) contained totally 12 legal entities. As for December 2024 Greece still hasn't implemented CASP registration procedures and approve new crypto asset bill. Probably implementation of new regulations for crypto business is postponed to the next year.
Tax name | Index |
PIT tax Min | 9 |
PIT tax Max | 44 |
Corporate tax (CIT) | 22 |
Min Individual CGT (for crypto) | 15 |
Max Individual CGT (for crypto) | 15 |
According to PWC tax summaries (7), Greece has the following tax rates: CGT -15 %, PIT - 44%, and CIT -22 %. Based on Lexology's overview of crypto regulation in Greece, it has no special tax regime, especially for mining income. At the same time, income from crypto transactions is the object of CGT according to the Greek Income Tax Code (Law 4172/2013).
However, an individual's crypto gains will be subject to CGT tax, and corporate income is taxed based on “Articles 47 and 58 of the Greek Income Tax Code”.
1)Crime Index by Country 2023 Mid-Year
2)List of countries by intentional homicide rate
3)List of countries by firearm-related death rate
4)HCMC PROVIDERS OF EXCHANGE SERVICES BETWEEN VIRTUAL CURRENCIES AND FIAT CURRENCIES
5)HCMC CUSTODIAN WALLET PROVIDERS
6)The Regulatory and Tax regime of Cryptocurrencies in Greece. Article
7)Overview. PWC
Last update: December 2024