Turkey’s Ruling Party Submits Bill to Tax Crypto Transactions

March 2, 2026, 11:27 AM UTC

Cryptoasset sales and transfers will be subject to 0.03% “Cryptoasset Transaction Tax,” according to bill submitted to parliament by ruling AK Party.

  • Proceeds from sale of cryptoassets will be treated as capital gain while such proceeds by commercial entities will be treated as business income
  • President to have authority to increase or reduce the 1% government contribution to unemployment insurance
  • Debt incurred by state-run energy company Botas to be deducted from its receivables from Turkish Treasury, thus will be erased
  • Import or delivery of precious stones to be subject to 20% Special Consumption Tax

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