Crypto Tax Blog
Practical guides, legal updates and strategies to correctly report your cryptocurrencies in Spain.
DAC8: the new automatic crypto data exchange in Europe
DAC8 forces all crypto exchanges to automatically report to the European tax authorities from 2026. What it means for the Spanish taxpayer.
When are you not required to declare cryptocurrencies in personal income tax?
Know the minimum personal income tax thresholds that can free you from the obligation to declare. When they apply, their limits and why it may still be useful to file the return.
Cryptocurrency donations: how they are taxed in Spain
Donating Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies triggers the Inheritance and Gift Tax for the recipient and can generate capital gains for the donor. Complete guide.
Model 172 and 173 for crypto investors: practical guide 2025
The exchanges in Spain report your data to the Treasury with Forms 172 and 173. What they report, what you can do and how it affects you in your declaration.
Cross-chain bridges: tax treatment of blockchain bridges
Bridges allow assets to be moved between blockchains. How the Treasury treats bridges, the risks of bridge hacks and what documentation you need to maintain.
Cryptocurrency airdrops: taxation in Spain 2025
Receiving tokens in an airdrop generates tax liability in Spain. Find out when and how airdrops are taxed, how to value them and what happens when you sell them later.
Cryptocurrencies and VAT: when should it be applied?
Most crypto operations are exempt from VAT. But there are cases where it does apply. Find out when you must apply VAT on cryptocurrency operations according to Spanish and European regulations.
Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) vs. centralized (CEX): tax implications
Trading on DEX or CEX has different tax implications. DEXs do not report to the Treasury but your operations are still reportable. Discover the differences and how to keep track.
ICOs, IEOs and STOs: taxation of investment in crypto projects
ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings), IEOs and STOs are forms of blockchain financing. Discover how both the investment and the tokens received are taxed in Spain.
Complete checklist of the Spanish crypto taxpayer 2025
The definitive checklist for the Spanish crypto investor: from the registration of operations to the presentation of personal income tax and the information models. Nothing escapes you.
Cryptocurrencies and declaration of assets abroad: Form 720
Form 720 requires the declaration of assets and rights abroad. Are cryptocurrencies coming in? Find out what you must declare, the thresholds and the penalties for not doing so.
Frequently asked questions IRPF crypto: the definitive FAQ for Spanish investors
The 20 most frequently asked questions about cryptocurrencies and personal income tax in Spain. From when to file to what to do if you don't have records. Clear and direct answers.