PROSPECTS FOR THE APPLICATION OF A SPECIAL TAX REGIME FOR TRANSACTIONS WITH VIRTUAL ASSETS

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Published: Jan 2, 2023

Abstract

The article studies the prospects of applying a special tax regime for transactions with virtual assets in Ukraine. Applying existing tax conditions to the virtual asset market will lead to the opposite effect – the complete shadowing of the industry. That is why there is now an urgent need for delayed adoption of the relevant bill, which should ensure the launch of a completely legal and transparent market for virtual assets. Based on the results of the research, a general conclusion was made that applies to both individuals and legal entities – a single tax rate on transactions with virtual assets, in the amount of 5% – even if on the general taxation system, even if on the simplified taxation system – which levels out separately a special tax regime for operations with virtual assets declared and regulated by Law No. 7150.

How to Cite

Hrytsai, S. (2023). PROSPECTS FOR THE APPLICATION OF A SPECIAL TAX REGIME FOR TRANSACTIONS WITH VIRTUAL ASSETS. Baltic Journal of Legal and Social Sciences, (4), 12-19. https://doi.org/10.30525/2592-8813-2022-4-2
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Keywords

taxation, virtual assets, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, electronic money, non-cash money, money surrogate

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