Slovenia to Plans Introduce 25% Tax on Crypto Profits

Slovenia to Plans Introduce 25% Tax on Crypto Profits

Slovenia’s government is planning to start taxing profits made from cryptocurrencies in 2026. The Finance Ministry has proposed a 25% tax on capital gains from crypto, saying it’s time to bring digital assets in line with how the country already taxes other investments like stocks and bonds.

What Will Be Taxed?

The tax will apply when someone:

• Sells crypto for regular money (like euros), or
• Spends crypto to buy something (like a car or even a cup of coffee).

But if you’re just trading one type of crypto for another (say, swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum), that won’t be taxed. Also, any profits made before January 1, 2026, will be safe from the new rule.

How Will It Work?

People will have to calculate how much money they made from their crypto—basically the difference between what they paid for it and what they sold it for, after subtracting any transaction fees. If someone loses money, they can carry that loss forward to reduce future tax bills.

Everyone affected will need to:

• File an annual return by March 31 each year, and
• Pay any tax owed within 15 days of filing.

Why Is Slovenia Doing This?

Slovenia is known as one of the most crypto-friendly countries in Europe, and it turns out that 15% of adults in the country owned crypto last year. That’s the highest percentage in the eurozone, and it’s almost double what it was in 2022 (which was 8%).

The government believes this tax could bring in between €2.5 million and €25 million each year. They’re still gathering public feedback, and if all goes to plan, the tax will kick in next year.

What This Means for Everyday People

For crypto users in Slovenia, this means keeping better track of their trades and transactions. It might feel like another layer of paperwork, but for the country, it’s a step toward fairer taxation—and a sign that crypto is becoming more mainstream.

If you're one of the many Slovenians who's dabbled in digital currencies, now’s a good time to start getting organized. The crypto world may be fast-moving, but the taxman is catching up.