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Treated as self-employed; ordinary net profit taxed at federal+cantonal+municipal rates (no tax-free capital-gains treatment) plus ~10% AHV. Total rate varies strongly by canton.

How it's classified

Self-employed earned income (selbständige Erwerbstätigkeit) on net profit. The tax-free private capital-gains rule does NOT apply (this is commercial activity).

Tax rate

Federal (up to 11.5%) + cantonal + municipal; total effective commonly ~20–40%+ depending heavily on canton.

Social contributions

AHV/IV/EO ~10% on net self-employment income (no employer to split it), with a minimum.

Registration / regime

Register as self-employed with the cantonal compensation office. VAT only above CHF 100,000 turnover. No flat freelancer regime.

Crypto payouts

USDC is self-employment income at CHF value on receipt; crypto holdings also face annual cantonal wealth tax.

General information only — this is not tax or legal advice. Rules change and depend on your situation. Always confirm with a qualified tax professional in your country.
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