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Bitcoin Tax in Denmark (2026)

Taxed as incomeResearch in progressLast reviewed 2026-09-06

The full guide for this country is being researched

What is on this page now is verified against the sources listed below: the tax authority, the governing rule and the shape of the regime. Rates, exemptions and the reporting duty land here once our research is reviewed.

You generally pay Danish tax on gains from crypto as personal income. Skattestyrelsen says gains and losses are generally calculated under FIFO, gains are generally taxed like wages without the 8 percent labor market contribution, and your personal circumstances can produce tax of up to 53 percent on a crypto gain.

Key facts

Regime
Taxed as income
Tax authority
Skat
Losses
You can receive a deduction for crypto losses, and Skattestyrelsen states that the deduction equals 26 percent of your loss.

Frequently asked questions

How are bitcoin gains taxed in Denmark?

Skattestyrelsen says crypto gains are generally taxed like salary because they are included in personal income, without the 8 percent labor market contribution.

Can I deduct bitcoin losses in Denmark?

Yes. The authority says you can receive a deduction for crypto losses equal to 26 percent of the loss.

Does Denmark use FIFO for crypto tax?

Yes. Skattestyrelsen states that gains and losses are generally calculated under the FIFO principle.

Sources

The authority itself: Skat. Rules change with each budget; check the figure that matters to you there before you file.

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