Country tax profile · 2026
Germany capital gains tax
How Germany taxes capital gains
25% flat withholding (Abgeltungsteuer) + 5.5% soli (=26.375%) + church tax on private investment income; real-estate gains taxed as ordinary income if sold within 10 years.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Germany and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Germany compares
57 of 197 countries we track have no capital gains tax for individuals. Germany is not one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Germany?
Residence (Wohnsitz) or habitual abode in Germany (>6 months / 183 days) → unlimited worldwide tax liability.
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What is the capital gains tax rate in Germany?
25% flat withholding (Abgeltungsteuer) + 5.5% soli (=26.375%) + church tax on private investment income; real-estate gains taxed as ordinary income if sold within 10 years.