EXPERTS IN CRYPTO TAX &
Tax proceedings
As Belgium's leading crypto-native law firm we assist clients in every legal and tax aspect of crypto and digital assets. Our assistance covers tax optimization, financial law, litigation, tax audits and disputes, tax fraud and anti-money-laundering matters, and KYC and AML questions from banks and other financial institutions. Drawing on our expertise in crypto taxation, blockchain, Web3, and compliance, we provide effective advice and tailored solutions to private investors, entrepreneurs, and companies.
Wondering how your crypto portfolio is treated for tax purposes, particularly in light of the new capital gains tax and increasing transparency surrounding cryptoassets? We map your transactions and history, including past activity, and advise on the correct tax treatment of capital gains, staking, liquidity pools, launchpools, RCUs, and other crypto income. Where necessary, we also assist with corrections or regularizations.
Bank compliance
Do you want to transfer crypto profits to a Belgian bank account? We'll guide you through the tax requirements, ensure correct documentation, and have extensive experience with questions about the origin of assets. Banks often have additional questions in this regard based on anti-money laundering legislation, and we offer targeted support with expert advice.
Tax audit
Are you facing a tax audit related to your crypto transactions? We'll support you from the initial request for information to any negotiations with the Special Tax Inspectorate. We also offer specialized support in cases involving criminal tax law. Thanks to our experience, we strive to resolve all cases outside of court.
Aeacus – key figures
20+
Combined years of experience
200+
Crypto-related cases handled
45+
Tax audits and regularisations handled
50+
Assistance with repatriation of crypto funds to banks
Chambers describes Aeacus Lawyers as "the only law firm in Belgium that fully dedicated to crypto taxation and blockchain law. Originally established as a tax boutique, the Brussels-based firm has progressively expanded its expertise to cover all legal and regulatory aspects of the blockchain ecosystem. Aeacus is widely recognised as a leading firm in Belgium for blockchain and crypto tax matters and is frequently engaged for complex advisory, compliance, and litigation work.
Aeacus has developed expertise in taxation, AML, MiCA compliance, financial regulation, and structuring, and advises both individuals and companies on legal defence and strategic tax planning."
Our Expertise
Aeacus Lawyers assists individuals and entrepreneurs with all tax and legal questions concerning cryptoassets and blockchain, from reporting crypto gains and structuring portfolios to compliance, bank deposits, and tax audits. Drawing on our extensive practical experience, we work with you to build a well-substantiated and defensible case tailored to your circumstances.
Through this FAQ you will find clear answers to crypto investors' most frequently asked questions, including the capital gains tax from 2026, practical considerations when transferring crypto to a bank account, and the tax treatment of trading, staking, and DeFi. If you have further questions, you can book a no-obligation appointment book.
Since the introduction of Belgium's new capital gains tax in 2026, uncertainty surrounding the tax treatment of cryptoassets has increased further. Do crypto gains fall within the normal management of private assets, or do they constitute speculative, professional, or movable income? The criteria concerning prudent private management, speculation, and abnormal management also remain the subject of considerable debate in practice.
Crypto and tax returns
When crypto profits are deposited into a Belgian bank account, banks often ask questions about the origin. We provide fast and accurate support for KYC requirements. In many cases, it's advisable to create a file beforehand to avoid problems with the transfer.
Compliance and banking questions about crypto
Tax authorities and police are increasingly asking questions about cryptocurrencies in the context of tax fraud and money laundering investigations. We help you put your case into context, refute accusations, and provide support during interrogations, inspections, and criminal proceedings.
Assistance with suspected tax fraud and money laundering
We are regularly contacted to conduct a full review of a crypto portfolio and verify whether everything was reported correctly in the past. This is often done in preparation for a banking file or the forthcoming DAC8 transparency rules, which will give the authorities access to crypto transaction data.
Tax review of your crypto portfolio
We represent you in disputes with the tax authorities, from tax audits to negotiations with the Belgian Special Tax Inspectorate (BBI). Drawing on our crypto tax expertise, we seek an efficient, well-substantiated resolution, preferably out of court.
Assistance with tax audits and disputes with the tax authorities
We have extensive experience with the tax treatment of various crypto income, including staking, (liquid) mining, liquidity pools, launch pools, airdrops, token rewards, yield farming, liquidity mining, token vesting, referral bonuses, ICOs/IDOs, and bridge rewards. We help you qualify and structure these correctly within the Belgian tax framework.
Tax guidance for complex crypto income such as staking, lending and airdrops
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