South Koreaвђ™s Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025 -

Critics argue crypto is already treated as goods subject to value-added tax.

The ruling People Power Party (PPP) introduced a bill in late March 2026 to strike the digital asset tax from the Income Tax Act completely. South Korea’s Crypto Tax Delayed Until Jan 2025

In January 2026, the Financial Services Commission lifted a nine-year ban, allowing listed companies to allocate up to 5% of their equity to digital assets to help bring capital back into the country. Enforcement Infrastructure Critics argue crypto is already treated as goods

The South Korean government has officially delayed the implementation of its 22% cryptocurrency tax from January 2025 to . However, as of April 2026, new legislative efforts are underway to abolish the tax entirely before that date. Current Status of the Crypto Tax Effective Date: Currently postponed to January 1, 2027. A total of 22%, consisting of a 20%

A total of 22%, consisting of a 20% national income tax and a 2% local tax.