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Cryptoassets

Find out about tax when you buy, sell or receive cryptoassets (also called 'cryptocurrency') such as bitcoin.

Updates to this page

From:
HM Revenue & Customs
Published:
19 December 2018
Last updated:
14 May 2025
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  1. Added links to new guidance for cryptoasset service providers about reporting requirements, and for individuals about the information they'll need to provide.

  2. Removed link to 'Cryptoassets Taskforce: final report' and added link to 'Cryptoassets manual' and 'Tell HMRC about unpaid tax on cryptoassets'

  3. First published.

Guidance for individuals

Use this guidance if you buy, sell or receive cryptoassets.

Guidance for employers

Use this guidance if you pay employees using cryptoassets.

Guidance for service providers

Use this guidance if you provide cryptoasset services in the UK.

Technical guidance

Use this manual for in-depth guidance on the taxation of cryptoassets.

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