Austria
Bitcoin Countries
Austria has a clear Bitcoin tax framework where gains from Bitcoin held for more than one year were previously tax-free, though 2022 reforms introduced a flat 27.5% tax on all crypto gains. Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) oversees Bitcoin exchanges. The country has a vibrant Bitcoin community and hosts regular Bitcoin meetups in Vienna.
Details
- Known For
- 2022 crypto tax reform (27.5% flat), FMA oversight, Vienna Bitcoin community
- Legal Status
- legal
- Tax Treatment
- 27.5% flat tax on crypto gains (2022 reform)
- Regulatory Body
- FMA (Financial Market Authority)
- Capital Gains Tax
- Yes
- Bitcoin Etf Available
- Yes
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