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Japan’s Tax Agency Softens Rule on Crypto Taxation for Web3.0 Firms

Japan's National Tax Agency will no longer tax unrealized gains from firms dealing with crypto asset service providers in the country
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Japan’s Tax Agency Softens Rule on Crypto Taxation for Web3.0 Firms

The Japanese National Tax Agency is softening its stance on the taxation of crypto assets from corporations dealing with the nascent asset class in the country.

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Japan’s New Crypto Tax Rules

According to local media platform, Coinpost, the tax authority has revealed that unrealized gains from cryptocurrencies issued by companies themselves will no longer be taxed in order to make it easier for cryptocurrency-related companies to do business in Japan.

The subject of taxation remains one of the most undefined regulatory zones in many countries. While there is a possibility for a high Return on Investment (RoI) on virtual assets related investments, the provision of favorable crypto tax laws accounts for one of the things that attracts high growth companies to a nation.

Under the current rule, if a company holds cryptocurrencies, it will be taxed on unrealized gains at the end of the tax year, a practice that has proven costly for many firms operating in Japan. Per the report, the inclusion of the valuation of self issued digital currency by a firm operating in Japan in its market valuation has also been ruled on.

As it stands, the token’s valuation will not be factored in, paving way for companies to relieve themselves of the pressure that comes with the tag of including the market value of their native tokens in their own valuation.

Recall that Japan has been on its crypto tax policy consideration for a while, and as it stands, the flexibility in policy as it concerns the crypto ecosystem is one that can help propel Japan as a hub for digital assets.

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Crypto Taxation: a Global Concern

Crypto taxation is undoubtedly a global affair. Even in countries without clear regulation governing the nascent ecosystem, the tax obligations placed on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) is non-negotiable.

India has been foremost in defining its tax obligations which is pegged at about 28%. Other tax authorities in the US, Europe and Australia are also deploying new tracking systems to help fish out any firm or individual making an attempt to evade taxes from their crypto trading or investments in general.

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