Gate.io, Huobi (HTX) and MEXC in Spain: tax obligations for Spanish users

Quick guide on tax obligations for Spanish users of Gate.io, Huobi (HTX) and MEXC.

Equipo kointax·April 17, 2026·4 min read

Gate.io, Huobi (HTX) and MEXC in Spain: taxes

All three = foreign exchanges (Cayman Islands / Seychelles) → Models 172/173 mandatory.

Gate.io: Large altcoin/futures variety → many taxable events. All balances → Model 172.

Huobi/HTX: Same treatment. HTX Earn rewards = capital income.

MEXC: Popular for high-leverage futures and new tokens. High-volume futures users = hundreds of taxable events.

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