Cryptocurrencies: Will Germany Eliminate The Tax-Free Holding Period?
Anyone who has held Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies for longer than twelve months has historically benefited from a significant tax advantage in...
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End of Crypto Privacy? North Rhine-Westphalia Intensifies Hunt for Tax Evaders And Calls for Reversal of Burden of Proof
The EU Directive DAC8 has been in force since January 1, 2026, and with the planned Crypto Asset Tax Transparency Act, crypto platforms will in future be...
Inheriting Digital Assets in Germany: Cryptocurrencies, Private Keys And Legally Compliant Estate Planning
Digital assets are part of modern wealth Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are no longer just objects of speculation for tech enthusiasts. They have established...
Crypto Service Providers Must Report Customer Information to German Tax Authorities
With the introduction of the DAC8 Directive, the EU is establishing a new standard for tax transparency in crypto asset transactions from 2026 onwards. The aim...
Crypto Loans in Germany: Tax Treatment Upon Granting and Repayment
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been more than just objects of speculation. They are increasingly being used as a means of payment or...
German Tax Liability for Crypto Investors Despite Moving Abroad
The Stuttgart tax office recently confirmed the application of extended limited tax liability under Section 2 of the German Foreign Tax Act...
Gifting and Inheriting Crypto Assets: Making Clever Use of Tax Opportunities in Germany
Cryptocurrencies have long been more than just a niche investment. They are increasingly establishing themselves as an integral part of the asset planning of...
BMF Letter on the Taxation of Cryptocurrencies in Germany: This Applies since March 2025
On March 6, 2025, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) published an updated letter on the income tax treatment of crypto assets, which replaces the...
Cryptobusiness Models: Germany, Estonia, or Liechtenstein?
Caution when setting up a business in another EU country In the recent past, Estonia and Liechtenstein have surfaced as enticing locations for the initiation...
MiCAR: Updated Regulations for Cryptocurrency Issuers Effective from 30.06.2024
Since June 30, 2024, the German Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin has been overseeing issuers of ART (as per Title III of MiCAR) and EMT (as per Title IV...
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