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Crypto Regulation in Austria

Cryptocurrency is legal in Austria and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework. Since March 2022, crypto assets are taxed at a flat 27.5% rate on capital gains, aligned with other investment income. The FMA supervises crypto service providers.

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Austria

Austria

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Cryptocurrency is legal in Austria and regulated under the EU's MiCA framework. Since March 2022, crypto assets are taxed at a flat 27.5% rate on capital gains, aligned with other investment income. The FMA supervises crypto service providers.

Tax Type Capital gains
Tax Rate 27.5%
Exchanges Yes Yes
Mining Yes Yes
Regulator FMA (Finanzmarktaufsicht)
Stablecoin Rules Regulated under EU MiCA framework
Key Points
  • Flat 27.5% tax on crypto capital gains since the 2022 eco-social tax reform
  • Crypto held before February 28, 2021 is subject to legacy rules (tax-free after 1 year)
  • FMA regulates VASPs under Austrian and EU law including MiCA
  • Exchanges must register and comply with AML/KYC obligations under FM-GwG
  • MiCA framework fully applicable from December 2024
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