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Why 2026 Is the Year to Move: DAC8, CARF, and the Closing Window

Reporting requirements are tightening across Europe. For crypto holders and founders still on the fence, the window for a clean, well-structured move is narrowing.

Reporting requirements are tightening across Europe. For crypto holders and founders still on the fence, the window for a clean, well-structured move is narrowing.

From 1 January 2026, EU crypto exchanges are required to report transactions to tax authorities under DAC8. If you are still tax resident in a high-tax EU country, your crypto activity will be visible to that country’s tax authority. Establishing Cyprus tax residency before you dispose of significant holdings is increasingly important.