EddieJayonCrypto
24 Apr 25
Slovenia's Finance Ministry has proposed a bill to impose a 25% tax on profits from selling digital assets for fiat or making payments, exempting exchanges between digital assets. The Act on Tax on Gains from the Disposal of Crypto Assets is open for public feedback until May 5 and could take effect...
Slovenia’s Finance Ministry has proposed a new bill introducing a 25% tax on profits from selling digital assets for fiat currency or making payments, aiming to harmonize taxation and generate up to €25 million annually. The Act on Tax on Gains from the Disposal of Crypto Assets exempts exchanges between digital assets and requires taxpayers to maintain detailed records.
The bill, open for public feedback until May 5, could take effect next year if approved. Starting January 1, 2026, digital assets will be valued at fair market value to give taxpayers a “clean slate.” Finance Minister Klemen Boštjančič supports the tax as a move toward fair taxation of speculative crypto assets, emphasizing equity with other financial sectors.
Critics, including opposition politician Jernej Vrtovec, warn that the tax may drive capital and young talent away, damaging Slovenia’s reputation as a crypto-friendly country. This proposal follows a 2023 law imposing a 10% tax on digital asset withdrawals, which excluded capital gains — now targeted with this new measure.
Slovenia aligns with a broader European Union trend under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework to standardize crypto taxation. This reflects regional efforts to integrate digital assets within established financial regulations, potentially reshaping how crypto profits are taxed across the 450-million-person bloc.