# Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks in draft bill targeting tax-free gains

https://mins.news/en/item/51285

- CoinDesk, 2026-09-09 12:13 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/09/germany-moves-to-tax-bitcoin-like-stocks-as-new-draft-bill-targets-tax-free-gains

> Germany is moving toward a new draft bill that would tax bitcoin in the same way as stocks. Existing holdings would retain their current treatment, which may allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.