Austria · Updated 04.13.26
Privacy coins in Austria
In Austria you can buy Zcash through MiCA-licensed exchanges. Monero has been delisted from regulated Austrian platforms. Austria taxes crypto gains at a flat 27.5%, with two useful rules: crypto-to-crypto trades are not taxed, and losses can offset gains from other capital assets within the same year.
Your two options
Zcash (ZEC)
Available on local exchanges
Yes, you can buy Zcash in Austria through licensed exchanges.
Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Limited availability
Monero is not available on regulated Austrian exchanges.
Read the Monero guide >What to know
For ZEC buyers, expect the authorized exchange list to narrow through 2026 as firms complete CASP authorization; check your exchange's status before funding. Monero is not practically available through MiCA-regulated channels. Austria taxes crypto gains at a flat 27.5% rate, in line with other capital income. Crypto-to-crypto exchanges are tax-free, and losses can be offset against gains from other capital assets (stocks, bonds) within the same tax year. A historical exception applies to crypto purchased on or before February 28, 2021, which remains tax-exempt if held more than one year.
Regulatory detail
MiCA regulated, FMA oversight. CASP authorization deadline July 1, 2026.