Crypto tax in France
Rules verified in September 2026.
Short term
30%
Long term
30%
Holding period
Flat tax (PFU)
Annual allowance
Not applicable
Legislation
CGI art. 150 VH bis
In short
France applies a 'Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique' (PFU) of 30% on all crypto gains, regardless of holding period. Includes 12.8% tax and 17.2% social contributions.
Key points
- Flat 30% tax on all gains
- 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social contributions
- No benefit for holding time
- Declare in déclaration 2086
- Exempt if total gains < €305/year
Calculate on your own history
The rate is only half the problem. To file, you need to match each disposal to the right acquisition under FIFO, convert to your currency at the date of each transaction, and separate short-term from long-term. ChainFolioAI does this from your transactions — connect wallets read-only or import a CSV from your exchange — and exports to PDF or Excel.
Other countries
⚠️ General information, not tax advice. Rules change and your situation may have specifics (residency, professional activity, staking, mining). Confirm with an accountant or your tax authority before filing.