Ireland Excludes Crypto from New Tax-Friendly Investment Accounts

Ireland is introducing new tax-friendly investment accounts in 2027, but they won't include crypto assets or derivatives. Instead, the accounts will cover listed shares, bonds, ETFs, and retail investment funds.

The government considers crypto assets 'highly complex and risky' products, and has chosen to exclude them from the new account's preferential tax treatment.

This move separates market access from tax eligibility in Ireland. Regulated crypto service providers can continue to operate under EU rules, but they won't be eligible for the tax benefits offered by the new investment accounts.