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Crypto exchanges not exempted from taxes, says HMRC

Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published: Nov 28, 2021
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Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs or HMRC dragged crypto exchanges and imposed tax on these firms. These platforms where people exchange cryptocurrencies are not to be exempt from taxes like other financial services companies.

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Crypto exchanges on HMRC's radar

The tax office claims that there is no chance for these crypto exchanges to qualify for tax exemption "which fall under the tax which is designed to ensure that tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon pay more at the Exchequer," said a report.

As per the tax authority, these crypto exchanges "are not financial instruments." Cryptocurrencies are not cash or commodities from a legal perspective which means that online platforms facilitating the sale of these blockchain-based currencies can't claim for a tax exemption. 

The digital services tax is applied to all social media or digital services providers. A percent needs to be paid to the proper authorities by these service providers, which have a year turnout of 500 million pounds all over the world and of over 25 million pounds in the UK alone. 

Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, will be liable to pay taxes to the UK government. The UK subsidiary reported a growth of 18 million pounds over the past year and says that it has quadrupled its global profits in 2021.

HMRC being unfair

This will definitely affect the UK subsidiary. However, crypto exchanges were quick to retaliate to the comments made by the HMRC. According to CryptoUK, the HMRC is unfair and unjustified, claiming cryptocurrency exchanges as a non-financial body. 

These platforms are considered commodities in the United States and, therefore, exempted from taxes. According to a statement by HMRC, "there is a wide variety of crypto assets, each with different characteristics," and since they do not come under commodities or currencies, "crypto-asset exchanges are unlikely to qualify for the exemption for financial markets in line."

CryptoUK commented that the HMRC is creating hurdles for crypto exchanges and investors alike. After the "onerous" licensing process by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), this rule will lead to a rise in trading fees for investors. 

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