Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
Latvia is moving toward allowing citizens to pay taxes using cryptocurrency as part of a broader overhaul of its digital asset taxation laws. The government aims to modernize its financial infrastructure while simplifying the declaration process for long-term crypto holders.
Why it matters
This represents a significant step in the integration of digital assets into national tax systems, potentially setting a precedent for other European nations.
The country’s Finance Ministry has agreed to the plan, though technical work with a payment provider remains, said Didzis Dejus, an adviser to the prime minister on strategic planning and the new economy.
Asked whether Latvians would be able to pay taxes in crypto during the prime minister’s term, Dejus told CoinDesk at the UN:BLOCK Fintech conference in Riga that “I believe that will take place next year.”
CoinDesk has reached out to Latvia’s Finance Ministry for comment but hasn’t heard back at the time of writing.
The move would give crypto holders a way to use their assets to meet tax bills. It also builds on plans announced in May 2025 to enable crypto tax payments and the tokenization of other assets like real estate.
“We are not afraid to be the fastest country,” Dejus said, describing efforts to attract crypto business beyond licensing.
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