How are forex profits taxed in Greece?

Greece taxes forex and CFD profits at a flat 15% — one of the lowest rates in the entire EU. Losses offset gains in the same year and carry forward for five years against future gains of the same category, filed on the E1 return via AADE TaxisNet.

Tax Guide · 2026

Forex Tax in Greece 2026

Capital gains, CFDs and spread betting — how Greece taxes forex profits in 2026, the headline rate of 15%, filing deadlines, and loss-offset rules enforced by Anexartiti Archi Dimosion Esodon (AADE).

Greece Forex Tax Rates 2026

The brackets, rates and thresholds that apply to forex and CFD profits in Greece for the 2026 tax year.

Income Tier	Tax Rate	Threshold	Notes
All forex/CFD gains	15%	Flat, no bands	Article 42 of the Greek ITC
Solidarity contribution	0-10%	Currently suspended	For most brackets in 2026
Loss carry-forward	n/a	5 years	Same-category offset
Business income	9-44%	Progressive	If reclassified as epicheirimatiki drastiriotita

Source: Anexartiti Archi Dimosion Esodon (AADE). Rates apply to the 2026 tax year and are subject to change in national budget updates.

Key things Greece forex traders need to know

1. Who administers forex tax in Greece

The Anexartiti Archi Dimosion Esodon (AADE) is the primary authority responsible for collecting forex and CFD capital-gains tax in Greece. Filings are made annually on Entypo E1 with capital gains schedule with the deadline falling on End of June of the following year. All records — broker statements, trade ledgers, and proof of any foreign withholding — should be retained for the statutory minimum period (typically 5-7 years).

2. How forex is classified versus CFDs

Forex and CFD profits are capital gains (uperaxies) under article 42 of the Greek Income Tax Code, taxed at a flat 15% separate from employment or business income categories.

3. Spread betting status in Greece

Spread betting is not offered in Greece. The HCMC treats any such product as a MiFID II derivative, so tax treatment follows the CFD model at the 15% flat rate rather than the gambling tax regime.

4. Cryptocurrency treatment

Crypto gains sit in a grey area pending formal Greek implementation of MiCA rules. Pending a specific regime, most accountants treat them as capital gains at the same 15% rate.

5. Professional-trader reclassification

If trading is conducted as an epicheirimatiki drastiriotita, profits move to progressive income tax (9%-44%) plus EFKA social security contributions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax do I pay on forex profits in Greece?

Forex and CFD profits in Greece are taxed at 15% under the Forologia uperaxion (capital gains tax) regime, administered by Anexartiti Archi Dimosion Esodon (AADE). The exact amount depends on your total capital income, any available allowances, and whether Greece's progressive-scale or flat-rate option is more favourable in your specific circumstances.

Do I need to declare foreign-broker profits in Greece?

Yes. Greece residents must self-declare profits from CySEC-passported or other foreign-regulated brokers — they do not usually withhold local tax. Declaration is made annually on Entypo E1 with capital gains schedule with a deadline of End of June of the following year.

Is spread betting tax-free in Greece?

Spread betting is not offered in Greece. The HCMC treats any such product as a MiFID II derivative, so tax treatment follows the CFD model at the 15% flat rate rather than the gambling tax regime.

What happens if I am classified as a professional trader in Greece?

If trading is conducted as an epicheirimatiki drastiriotita, profits move to progressive income tax (9%-44%) plus EFKA social security contributions.

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