Do I need to pay tax on lottery winnings?

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This varies by country. Some countries have no tax on lottery winnings, whilst others deduct a percentage. The UK does not apply a tax on EuroMillion wins, but Portugal does. Check your local rules. We list countries that impose a EuroMillions tax on winnings below.

CountryTax ThresholdTax Rate
SwitzerlandAbove CHF 1,000,00035% (The highest rate, though it only hits major wins)
SpainAbove €40,00020% (The first €40,000 is tax-exempt)
PortugalAbove €5,00020% (Known as “Stamp Duty”)

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