VAT

Thai Government Trials Blockchain in Fight Against Tax Fraud

The tax authority in Thailand is testing a blockchain system that tracks value-added tax (VAT) invoices and potentially eliminate fakes.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 December 2018

Don’t Forget the ‘Other’ Cryptocurrency Tax

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Regulation

Right-Wing Reps Seek Bitcoin Powers in European Parliament

Last month, three European Parliament representatives filed a motion seeking to give member-states the power to regulate bitcoin activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 December 2015
Europe

European Exchanges React to Bitcoin VAT Exemption

This week's bitcoin VAT exemption in the European Union was well-met by exchange operators.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 October 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: VAT Galore

Bitcoin in the Headlines is a weekly analysis of bitcoin media coverage and its impact.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2015
Europe

Bitcoin is Exempt from VAT, Rules European Court of Justice

Bitcoin transactions will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2015
News

European Court of Justice Set for Bitcoin VAT Decision

A court decision on whether bitcoin exchanges in Europe will be required to pay value-added tax (VAT) on user fees is set to be handed down Thursday.

Markets  ·  19 October 2015
Europe

European Bitcoiners React to VAT Exemption Proposal

Bitcoin enthusiasts in the European Union have shared their thoughts on the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) proposal for bitcoin VAT exemption.

Markets  ·  17 July 2015
Regulation

European Court of Justice Official Proposes Bitcoin VAT Exemption

Bitcoin operations should be exempt from VAT, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice said in an opinion document published today.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2015
Regulation

Swiss Crypto Community Reacts to Bitcoin’s VAT Exemption

Switzerland's bitcoin community has spoken out following confirmation that bitcoin is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2015
Regulation

Spanish Bitcoin Community Celebrates Bitcoin’s VAT Exemption

Spain's bitcoin community is celebrating following confirmation that the cryptocurrency is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.

Markets  ·  23 April 2015
Europe

New EU Legislation on VAT Could Be Bad News for Bitcoin

EU rules requiring merchants to record the country of residence of their customers could be bad news for pseudonymous payments systems like bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2015
Regulation

Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades

Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2014
Regulation

Dutch Official: Bitcoin Transactions Probably Not Liable for VAT

While not yet official, there are hints that bitcoin transactions might not be liable for VAT in the Netherlands.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 November 2014
Europe

Finland Classifies Bitcoin as VAT-Exempt Financial Service

Finnish regulators have classified bitcoin as a financial service, thus granting it VAT-exempt status.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 November 2014