Cyprus Introduces 8% Crypto Tax (What You Need to Know)

In this episode, Ricardo Gorski talks about Cyprus’ long-awaited move on clearer crypto taxation and regulation.For years, the island stayed quiet, offering no official guidance on how crypto should be treated.But now, the Ministry of Finance finally proposed an 8% flat tax rate on all crypto disposals.Ricardo explains what this means for crypto investors, startups, and traders, and how this proposal could make Cyprus one of the most crypto-friendly jurisdictions in Europe.He also compares it to other global hubs like the UAE and how they treat Crypto activities.If approved, this new crypto tax is expected to take effect on 1 January 2026, marking a major shift in Cyprus’ approach to digital assets.At Tax.One, we help individuals and businesses relocate to low-tax jurisdictions and pay as little tax as legally possible.