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.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | EUR |
| Adoption Rank | #38 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% on crypto capital gains |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 22% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at applicable rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed 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.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | HCMC |
| Framework | Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $20,000 - $120,000 |
HCMC oversees MiCA CASP authorization in Greece. The regulatory framework is developing alongside MiCA implementation.
HCMC has issued consumer warnings about crypto risks. Enforcement capacity is still developing.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: Unclear
No specific DeFi regulation
Status: mica_applies
MiCA Titles III (ART) and IV (EMT) apply in Greece from 30 June 2024. ART/EMT issuers require authorisation; Bank of Greece holds prudential supervisory authority over ART/EMT issuers. Reserve requirements, redemption rights, and disclosure obligations apply. No Greece-specific stablecoin rules beyond MiCA.
Status: no_rules
No specific NFT regulation
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.16/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 30% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Greece has legal crypto mining with moderate electricity costs and a growing renewable energy share. Infrastructure supports mining but is not top-tier.
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 50/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Greece is politically stable within the EU, not under sanctions, with moderate corruption and business environment. Crypto companies face moderate banking access and some economic risks.
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.
Greece is classified by FATF as: compliant.
Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.
KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.
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