How is cryptocurrency taxed in Sweden?

Sweden applies a mixed crypto-tax regime — gains can be treated as capital gains or as income depending on how you hold and use the assets.

“När du säljer, byter eller betalar med en virtuell valuta ska du redovisa vinst eller förlust som kapital. […] Om du har inkomster i form av ersättning i virtuell valuta för arbete eller näringsverksamhet ska detta beskattas som tjänsteinkomst respektive näringsinkomst.”

This reflects guidance from Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency), as of 2023-06-30.

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Data basis: Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency), as of 2023-06-30