Key Points:

• The Czech Republic crypto tax exemption law was passed on December 6.
• Individuals with annual crypto income under CZK 100,000 ($4,000) or digital assets held for over three years can qualify for the exemption.

According to The Block, the Parliament of the Czech Republic has passed a bill that would exempt capital gains tax from cryptocurrencies held for more than three years, effective January 1, 2025.

Czech Republic Crypto Tax Exemption Law Was Passed

The Czech Republic crypto tax exemption aligns with the efforts of the nation to support long-term investments in cryptocurrency while harmonizing with the European Union’s regulatory framework.

Under the new policy, crypto traders with an annual income of less than CZK 100,000 (about $4,000) or holding digital assets for more than three years are exempt from paying taxes. The main condition is that these should not have formed part of business holdings for at least three years after the self-employment was stopped.

New Law in Line with EU’s MiCA Framework

The provisions of the Czech Republic crypto tax law are retroactively effective. Digital assets acquired before 2025 shall be eligible for tax exemption on sale in subsequent tax years. Tax exemption occurs only if the other statutory conditions are fulfilled. Existing investors are thus accommodated.

The move places Czech Republic in countries such as Switzerland and the UAE, which provide tax benefits for users of cryptocurrencies to promote their long-term holding. Besides, the changes are intended to comply with the new European Union laws of Markets in Crypto-Assets, MiCA, which will take full effect on December 30, 2024.