NFT Tax Greece 2026 – Sales, Minting & Royalties

NFTs are taxed like crypto in Greece. Sales, minting, and royalties all have tax consequences. Here's how Greek tax authorities treat them.

NFT Sales

Selling an NFT is treated as a capital gains event in Greece.

Example:

• Buy an NFT for €1,000
• Sell it for €3,000
• Capital gain: €2,000 × 15% = €300 tax

Minting NFTs

When you mint an NFT, the cost basis is the cost to mint (gas fees, platform fees).

When you sell, any appreciation is a capital gain at 15%.

Royalties

When someone resells your NFT on platforms like OpenSea, you receive a royalty (5-10% typically).

Tax Treatment: Royalties are capital gains in Greece, taxed at 15%.

Example:

• Your NFT resells for €10,000
• You get 10% royalty: €1,000
• Tax: €1,000 × 15% = €150

Tracking and Reporting

• Track every purchase with date and cost (including gas)
• Track every sale with date and proceeds
• Record royalties received
• Report all in your annual tax declaration

Professional NFT Trading

If you trade NFTs regularly as a business, Greek tax authorities may reclassify you:

• Income is taxed differently (potentially higher rates)
• You may need to register for VAT
• Deductible expenses offset income

Strategies for 2026

Advantage: Greece's 15% capital gains rate applies to NFT sales too. This is favorable compared to most EU countries.

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