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Crypto Tax Leaderboard

Compare cryptocurrency capital gains tax rates across countries and US states, ranked from lowest to highest

How to use this ranking

This leaderboard is a comparison tool, not a substitute for country-by-country legal analysis. It helps readers spot where capital gains treatment appears relatively favorable, then jump into the full guide for context such as holding periods, income treatment, reporting requirements, and local exceptions.

Adding explanatory copy here reduces thin-content signals and gives answer engines more context about the purpose of the page. That context matters because LLM-powered search tools do better when a ranking page explains what is being ranked, what the limits are, and how users should interpret the list.

Methodology

  • • Countries and states are ordered by the listed maximum capital gains tax rate.
  • • Income tax badges are shown separately because income treatment can differ from disposal treatment.
  • • “N/A” entries mean the source data needs more context before a simple ranking is safe.
  • • Always open the full guide before making residency, trading, or compliance decisions.
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Singapore

Capital Gains: ExemptIncome Tax: 0-24% (progressive for residents)
0%
Max Rate
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Switzerland

Capital Gains: 0% (private investors); Varies up to 40% (professional as income tax)Income Tax: Varies (federal 0-11.5%, cantonal/municipal up to ~40%)
0%
Max Rate
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United Arab Emirates

Capital Gains: 0%Income Tax: 0%
0%
Max Rate
#4
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South Korea

Capital Gains: 22% on net gains > 2.5M KRW (effective 2027)Income Tax: 22% on income > 2.5M KRW (effective 2027)
22%
Max Rate
#5
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Brazil

Capital Gains: 15-22.5% (progressive)Income Tax: 0-27.5% (progressive IRPF)
22.5%
Max Rate
#6
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United Kingdom

Capital Gains: 18%-24%Income Tax: 0%-45%
24%
Max Rate
#7
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Portugal

Capital Gains: 28% (short-term <365 days); Exempt (long-term ≥365 days)Income Tax: 28% (passive staking/mining); 14.5-53% (professional activities)
28%
Max Rate
#8
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Spain

Capital Gains: 19-28%Income Tax: 19-47% (progressive)
28%
Max Rate
#9
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India

Capital Gains: 30% flat (plus surcharge and 4% cess)Income Tax: Slab rates (0% to 30% plus surcharge and cess)
30%
Max Rate
#10
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Sweden

Capital Gains: 30%Income Tax: Progressive: ~29-35% municipal + 20% state (total 32-57%)
30%
Max Rate
#11
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Italy

Capital Gains: 33% (26% for MiCAR-compliant euro EMT)Income Tax: 33% flat (26% for qualifying euro EMT proceeds)
33%
Max Rate
#12
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Mexico

Capital Gains: 1.92% - 35%Income Tax: 1.92% - 35%
35%
Max Rate
#13
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Netherlands

Capital Gains: 36% on 6% deemed yield (Box 3)Income Tax: 35.75%-49.5% progressive (Box 1)
36%
Max Rate
#14
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United States

Capital Gains: Short-term (≤1 year): 10%-37%; Long-term (>1 year): 0%-20% (+3.8% NIIT for high earners)Income Tax: 10%-37% (ordinary income tax rates; self-employment tax up to 15.3% may apply)
37%
Max Rate
#15
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New Zealand

Capital Gains: Exempt (10.5%-39% income tax if taxable)Income Tax: 10.5%-39%
39%
Max Rate
#16
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Australia

Capital Gains: 0-45% (marginal rates; 50% CGT discount if held >12 months)Income Tax: 0-45% (marginal rates) + 2% Medicare levy
45%
Max Rate
#17
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France

Capital Gains: 30% PFU (occasional traders); 0-45% progressive (professionals)Income Tax: 0-45% progressive + 17.2% social charges (BNC/BIC)
45%
Max Rate
#18
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Germany

Capital Gains: 0% if held >1 year or total <€1,000; otherwise 14-45% + 5.5% solidarityIncome Tax: 14-45% personal income tax + 5.5% solidarity surcharge
45%
Max Rate
#19
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Canada

Capital Gains: 50% inclusion (66.67% over $250k annual gains); taxed at marginal rates (15-54%)Income Tax: Marginal rates: federal 15-33%, provincial 4-25.75%; combined 20-54%
54%
Max Rate
#20
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Japan

Capital Gains: Varies 15-55%Income Tax: Varies 15-55%
55%
Max Rate

AI Search Readiness (AEO)

Rankings are easier for AI systems to cite when the page states the entity being compared, the ordering logic, and the destination pages for deeper evidence. This page now does that with visible methodology and ItemList JSON-LD that names the ranked entities.

That semantic structure improves the odds that GPT-4, Perplexity, and similar engines understand the page as a comparative reference rather than a thin list. It also gives them clearer anchors for linking from a ranking result back to the full country or state guide that supports the summary.

Crypto tax leaderboard FAQ

Does a lower ranking mean a country is automatically better for crypto taxes?
No. A lower listed capital gains rate can be attractive, but residency rules, income treatment, reporting obligations, anti-avoidance rules, and professional advice still matter before you make decisions.
Why are country guides linked from the ranking page?
The ranking is a quick comparison layer. The full country pages explain the legal context, reporting requirements, and exceptions that a simple number cannot capture.
How does this page support answer-engine citations?
It pairs clear headings and explanatory copy with ItemList structured data, which helps answer engines identify the compared entities and route users to the deeper supporting guide.