Bitcoin is Exempt from VAT, Rules European Court of Justice

Bitcoin transactions will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

European Court of Justice Set for Bitcoin VAT Decision

A court decision on whether bitcoin exchanges in Europe will be required to pay value-added tax (VAT) on user fees is set to be handed down Thursday.

European Bitcoiners React to VAT Exemption Proposal

Bitcoin enthusiasts in the European Union have shared their thoughts on the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) proposal for bitcoin VAT exemption.

European Court of Justice Official Proposes Bitcoin VAT Exemption

Bitcoin operations should be exempt from VAT, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice said in an opinion document published today.

Swiss Crypto Community Reacts to Bitcoin’s VAT Exemption

Switzerland's bitcoin community has spoken out following confirmation that bitcoin is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.

Spanish Bitcoin Community Celebrates Bitcoin’s VAT Exemption

Spain's bitcoin community is celebrating following confirmation that the cryptocurrency is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.

New EU Legislation on VAT Could Be Bad News for Bitcoin

EU rules requiring merchants to record the country of residence of their customers could be bad news for pseudonymous payments systems like bitcoin.

Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades

Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.

Dutch Official: Bitcoin Transactions Probably Not Liable for VAT

While not yet official, there are hints that bitcoin transactions might not be liable for VAT in the Netherlands.