International cryptocurrency taxationTax lawyers in Bordeaux, Paris and Hossegor

1- Analysis and tax characterisation of cryptocurrency transactions

We assist our clients in analysing and characterising, for tax purposes, their transactions involving digital assets, in particular:

• Tax characterisation of cryptocurrencies and digital assets under the laws of the jurisdictions concerned;
• Analysis of the acquisition, disposal, exchange and custody of cryptocurrencies;
• Tax treatment of gains, capital gains and losses realised internationally;
• Review of the tax consequences of using foreign platforms.

2- Tax returns and international reporting obligations

We help our clients meet their tax and reporting obligations relating to the holding and use of cryptocurrencies internationally, in particular:

• Identification of reporting obligations in France;
• Declarations of digital asset accounts opened, held or used on foreign platforms;
• Declarations of foreign-source income and capital gains from cryptocurrencies;
• Bringing international tax situations relating to digital assets into compliance.

3- International tax structuring and optimisation

We advise our clients on the tax structuring and optimisation of their cryptocurrency activities and investments internationally, in particular:

• Choice of the legal and tax structure best suited to crypto activities;
• Analysis of the French tax consequences of setting up abroad;
• Optimisation of the holding and movement of digital assets;
• Support for executives and entrepreneurs in the crypto sector who are internationally mobile;
• Coordination with local advisers.

4- Management of international tax risks and disputes

We assist our clients in preventing and managing the tax risks associated with cryptocurrencies internationally, in particular:

• Analysis of the risks of tax recharacterisation;
• Assistance in tax audits concerning digital assets;
• Defence of the client’s interests in tax reassessment procedures;
• Support in tax disputes with an international dimension;
• Assistance with the regularisation of non-compliant tax situations.

5- Prevention and securing of international crypto strategies

Beyond compliance and litigation, our firm helps its clients secure their international cryptocurrency strategies over the long term, in particular:

• Anticipating regulatory and tax developments;
• Setting up monitoring and compliance processes;
• Securing international flows relating to digital assets;
• Long-term support for crypto investors and entrepreneurs.