🇬🇷 Greece

Greece regulates crypto under MiCA through the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC). Crypto gains are taxed at 15% for individuals. The regulatory framework is still maturing.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score35/100 (Moderate Risk)
Regioneurope
CurrencyEUR
Adoption Rank#38

Tax

Capital Gains (Personal)15% on crypto capital gains
Capital Gains (Corporate)22% corporate tax on crypto gains
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxTaxed as income at applicable rates
Airdrop TaxTaxed as income upon receipt

Greece taxes crypto capital gains at 15% for individuals. Corporate crypto income is taxed at the standard 22% rate. Tax administration capacity for crypto is still developing.

Licensing

RequiredYes
RegulatorHCMC
FrameworkMarkets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
Easemedium
Cost$20,000 - $120,000

HCMC oversees MiCA CASP authorization in Greece. The regulatory framework is developing alongside MiCA implementation.

DeFi

Status: Unclear

No specific DeFi regulation

Stablecoins

Status: no_rules

No specific stablecoin framework

NFTs

Status: no_rules

No specific NFT regulation

Mining

LegalYes
Electricity$0.16/kWh
Renewable30%
Infrastructuregood

Greece has legal crypto mining with moderate electricity costs and a growing renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports mining but is not top-tier.

Geopolitics

Stabilitystable
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index50/100
Banking Accessmoderate

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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