Taxation of Crypto-Assets in the Czech Republic: A Comprehensive Analysis of Recent Legislative Changes

Michal Kozieł ()
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Michal Kozieł: Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Law

A chapter in Entrepreneurship and Human-Centric Business Strategies for Social and Economic Resilience, 2026, pp 527-538 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract A comprehensive analysis of the recent legislative changes impacting the taxation of crypto-assets within the Czech Republic is provided in this paper, with a specific focus directed toward income derived from their sale. As the global digital economy continues to expand, unique challenges have been presented by crypto-assets for traditional tax frameworks, particularly in the accurately assessing and collecting income tax. The Czech Republic, like many nations, is actively adapting its legal and fiscal infrastructure to address the complexities of taxing these novel asset classes. This study is meticulously examined the evolution of Czech income tax regulations concerning the sale of crypto-assets, focusing on key legislative amendments, interpretations by tax authorities, and their practical implications for both individual investors and businesses. It is further explored how these changes specifically affect the tax treatment of various crypto-asset transactions, including active trading, one-off sales, and the determination of acquisition costs and taxable income. Furthermore, the challenges of tax compliance for crypto-asset traders in a rapidly evolving technological and legal landscape are discussed. The current regulatory adjustments are evaluated to determine whether the current regulatory adjustments provide the necessary clarity and certainty for market participants. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of recent legislative changes impacting the income taxation of crypto-assets within the Czech Republic and to evaluate their practical implications for investors and businesses.

Keywords: Crypto-assets; Cryptocurrency taxation; Income tax; Czech Republic; Tax compliance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-6415-6_34

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