Czech Republic
Standard 15% income tax on crypto gains. 3-year holding period exemption available. Higher rate of 23% for high earners. DAC8 compliance from 2026.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
CARF Reporting
Committed
Czech Republic has committed to implementing CARF but has not yet specified an exact timeline. When active, crypto service providers will be required to report user transactions to tax authorities.
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
15-23%
Mining
15-23%
DeFi
15-23%
NFTs
15-23%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Taxable
Holding Period
Holding period benefit available
Hold >3 years = potential exemption. Under 3 years = 15% (or 23% for high earners).
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Czech National Bank (CNB)
Residency Requirement
Zivnostensky list (trade license) for freelancers; various visa options
Reporting Requirements
Annual income tax filing; DAC8 from 2026
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via business/employment; EU citizenship after 10 years residency
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →3-year holding period for tax exemption (one of the longest in EU)
- →15% flat rate is competitive within the EU
- →23% surcharge for income above certain threshold
- →EU member - MiCA and DAC8 apply
- →Prague emerging as a crypto hub
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Moderate
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores