- The crypto-assets market was valued at approximately 1,100 billion euros with around 14 million users in the eurozone as of December 2023.
- Participants in NFT transactions, including buyers, sellers, and platforms, must be aware of VAT implications and comply with current tax regulations.
- In February 2024, the tax administration clarified the VAT rules for NFTs through a rescript BOI-RES-TVA-000140.
- NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique cryptographic tokens that certify ownership or authenticity of physical or digital assets.
- Unlike fungible items like currency or cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin), NFTs are irreplaceable and non-interchangeable.
- NFTs are commonly used for art, music, video games, and real estate, and are created and stored on the blockchain.
- The VAT exemption regime for banking and financial operations applies to payment tokens, utility tokens, and investment tokens, but not to NFTs due to their non-fungible nature.
- According to the February 2024 rescript, VAT rules for NFTs depend on the nature of the underlying good or service, not the NFT itself.
- It is essential for involved parties to accurately determine the applicable VAT regime for the underlying asset or service associated with the NFT.
Source: mathez-formation.fr
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