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Crypto Tax in Sweden

A structured summary of how individual crypto taxation works in Sweden — the tax regime, headline rate, accepted cost-basis methods, exemptions and anti-avoidance rules.

General information generated from our jurisdiction dataset, not tax advice. Rules change — verify with a local professional.

Individual crypto tax — Sweden

General Information

Default Framework
IFRS
Crypto Classification
Intangible Asset, Current Asset
Tax Year
Calendar Year (M12)
Functional Currency
SEK
FX Source (Reporting)
RIKSBANKEN
FX Source (Tax)
RIKSBANKEN
Transaction Rate
Daily Spot
Hyperinflationary
✗ No

Individual Tax — Regime

Tax Regime
Capital Gains
30% capital income tax. Skatteverket mandates WAVG (genomsnittsmetoden).
Tax Rate
30%
30% flat on capital income

Individual Tax — Cost Basis

Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Cost Method
WAVG
Method Electable
✗ No
Permitted Methods
WAVG
Country Override
GENOMSNITTSMETODEN

Individual Tax — Exemptions

CGT Exempt
✗ No
Holding Period
HP Benefit
Annual Exemption
Threshold Exemption

Individual Tax — Anti-Avoidance

Wash Sale
✗ Off
Same-Day Rule
✗ No
Superficial Loss
✗ No
Loss Restriction
Unrestricted
Loss Carryforward
Unlimited
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Is crypto taxed for individuals in Sweden?

Sweden applies a Capital Gains treatment to individual crypto. The table above shows the headline rate, cost-basis method and any exemptions.

Which cost-basis method does Sweden use?

See the cost-basis section above for the default method and the alternatives Sweden permits for individuals.

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