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DAC8 — EU Crypto Tax Reporting Directive

EU

Effective: 2026-01-01

Mandatory reporting of crypto-asset transactions by service providers to tax authorities

tax

Summary

The EU's Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) extends automatic exchange of tax information to crypto-assets. Crypto-asset service providers must report transaction data to their national tax authority, which then shares it across EU member states. Aligned with the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). Brings crypto tax reporting in line with traditional financial instruments under CRS/DAC standards.

Key Requirements

  • CASP reporting of user transactions to tax authority
  • Cross-border information exchange between EU states
  • OECD CARF alignment
  • User identification for tax purposes
  • Annual reporting obligations
  • EU Crypto Tax Reporting Directive — The EU's Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) extends automatic exchange of tax information to crypto-as

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