Czech Republic

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Since February 15, 2025, crypto held 3+ years sells tax-free in Czechia, capped at CZK 40M (~$1.9M) of exempt income per year — and holding time before the law counts, so 2022 purchases already qualify. Shorter holds are taxed as income at 15–23%; annual sales under CZK 100K need no reporting. EU CARF/DAC8 reporting applies from 2026.

Bitcoin tax treatment

Since February 15, 2025, gains on crypto held 3+ years are exempt from personal income tax up to CZK 40M (~$1.9M) per year, with pre-2025 holding time counting toward the clock; shorter holds are taxed as income at 15–23%, and annual sales under CZK 100K are exempt from reporting.

territorial taxation: no

Getting in

Residency: EU citizens register freely; non-EU nationals typically use an employee card or the trade-license (živnostenské) long-term visa for freelancers — modest income proof rather than a large purchase.

Citizenship: Naturalization generally after about 10 years of total residence (permanent residency first), plus a Czech language and integration exam.

Regime stability — the honest note

The 3-year exemption is brand new (2025) and already shipped with a CZK 40M cap bolted on — a young rule that parliament can amend as quickly as it passed it.

Places in Czech Republic

Prague

Home of Europe's oldest crypto-anarchist scene, built around Paralelní Polis, the bitcoin-only cafe and hackerspace that ran from 2014 until its successor closed in early 2026. Merchant acceptance across the city remains among Europe's best, with restaurants, bars, and retailers taking bitcoin directly. Cheaper than Western Europe, though the gap is narrowing.

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Verified 2026-06-12. Tax law is paper, not bedrock — verify against primary sources before moving anything that matters. This is not tax or legal advice.