Russia is proposing to exempt crypto exchanges and custodial services from VAT, with the bill expected to be adopted by July 1 2026. The exemption covers digital rights confirming exclusively monetary claims but does not apply to profits, which will still be taxed under standard rules. Ordinary users will face a purchase limit of $3,700 per year and can only buy the largest coins listed by the Central Bank.
Russia is proposing to exempt crypto exchanges and custodial services from VAT, with the bill expected to be adopted by July 1 2026.
No, the exemption does not cover profits; exchanges and storage services will still pay standard taxes on commissions, storage fees, and other income.
Ordinary users will be limited to buying up to $3,700 of cryptocurrency per year, and only the largest coins on the Central Bank’s list will be allowed.
Expenses for purchasing digital currency are accounted for using the FIFO method, and losses cannot be carried forward.
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CryptoPolitan · about 14 hours ago
Russia is drafting a law that will exempt cryptocurrency exchange and custody services from VAT, while subjecting their profits to standard corporate tax. The bill also introduces new personal tax rules for crypto traders, limits retail purchases to $3,700 per year, and requires Russian residents to report foreign‑based crypto wallets to the Federal Tax Service.
Cryptopolitan · 1 day ago
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