CEX.IO Taxes: How to Generate Your Crypto Tax Report
CEX.IO does not create a tax report for you. Every crypto trade and disposal is a potential tax event you are responsible for declaring. CoinTracking imports your full CEX.IO transaction history via CSV export, calculates gains and losses, and generates a tax report ready for your tax authority or accountant.
How to Import Your CEX.IO Transactions into CoinTracking
Watch how to export your transaction history from CEX.IO as a CSV file and import it into CoinTracking to generate your crypto tax report.
Start Your Free CEX.IO Import- Every crypto trade on CEX.IO is a taxable disposal in most jurisdictions. Capital gains tax applies when you sell, swap or spend crypto.
- Export your CEX.IO transaction history as a CSV file and upload it to CoinTracking. CoinTracking automatically maps your CEX.IO data and calculates your tax liability.
- Transfers between your own wallets are not taxable events. Buying and holding crypto is not a taxable event.
- As a regulated exchange, CEX.IO may be required to report transaction data to tax authorities in the EU and UK. If you have traded on CEX.IO and have not declared all gains, you face increasing risk of tax authority scrutiny.
CEX.IO and Your Tax Obligations
CEX.IO is a global cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK. FCA-registered and operating across multiple jurisdictions, CEX.IO serves millions of users worldwide with trading, staking, and fiat on/off-ramp services.
As a regulated exchange operating in the UK and EU, CEX.IO is subject to evolving reporting obligations under DAC8 and UK regulations. This means your transaction data may be shared with tax authorities in the jurisdictions where you reside.
CoinTracking supports CEX.IO via CSV file upload:
- CEX.IO Trade History CSV: exported from your CEX.IO account transaction history
- All crypto buy, sell, and trade transactions are supported
- CoinTracking maps CEX.IO CSV columns automatically
- Combine with other exchanges and wallets for a complete tax picture
Crypto Tax Basics: What CEX.IO Users Need to Know
Tax rules for crypto vary across jurisdictions. These three principles apply broadly to CEX.IO users, but always verify the specifics with your local tax authority or a qualified advisor.
Trading crypto is a taxable disposal
In most countries, every sale, swap or use of crypto is a taxable event. Capital gains tax applies to the difference between what you paid (cost basis) and what you received. Transfers between your own wallets do not trigger tax.
CEX.IO is a regulated exchange — reporting obligations apply
As an FCA-registered UK exchange operating internationally, CEX.IO qualifies as a regulated crypto service provider. As a result, CEX.IO may be required to report transaction data to tax authorities in the EU under DAC8 and to HMRC in the UK. If you have traded on CEX.IO and have not declared all gains, you face increasing risk of tax authority scrutiny.
Records are your responsibility
CEX.IO does not issue formal tax documents. The CSV export is a raw transaction history — not a tax report. Accurate records of every trade, date, cost and proceeds remain your responsibility. CoinTracking maintains a complete, dated audit trail of every CEX.IO transaction you import.
CEX.IO Taxes by Country
Crypto tax rules differ by market. Below are the key rates, deadlines and filing forms for the countries where CoinTracking users trade most actively on CEX.IO.
Germany
- Disposal tax: Personal income tax rate (up to 45%); gains are tax-free if held longer than 1 year (Haltefrist)
- Annual exemption: Gains up to €1,000/year are tax-free
- Staking income: Taxed as other income (Sonstige Einkünfte)
- Cost basis: FIFO per wallet
- Authority: Finanzamt
- Forms: Anlage SO, Anlage KAP
Austria
- 27.5% capital gains tax: Since March 2022, crypto is taxed like shares — a flat 27.5% KESt applies to gains.
- Old coins grandfathered: Crypto acquired before 28 February 2021 is tax-free on disposal.
- Staking and lending: Treated as capital income, also taxed at 27.5%.
- Authority: Finanzamt Austria. Report via Einkommensteuererklärung (E1 / E1kv).
Switzerland
- Capital gains: Generally tax-free for private investors (no capital gains tax on crypto disposals for non-professionals)
- Wealth tax: Crypto holdings are subject to wealth tax at cantonal rates based on year-end market value
- Income from crypto: Mining and staking rewards are taxed as income at progressive rates
- Authority: Cantonal tax authority (varies by canton)
United Kingdom
- Capital Gains Tax: 18% (basic rate) or 24% (higher rate) from October 2024
- Annual exempt amount: £3,000 (2024/25 onward)
- Staking income: Income Tax at marginal rate
- Cost basis: Section 104 pool (HMRC rules)
- Authority: HMRC
- Forms: Self Assessment SA100, SA108
Spain
- Savings income (IRPF): 19% up to €6,000; 21% up to €50,000; 23% up to €200,000; 27% up to €300,000; 28% above
- Foreign crypto disclosure: Modelo 721 required if portfolio exceeds €50,000 abroad
- Staking income: Taxed as savings income
- Authority: Agencia Tributaria (AEAT)
- Forms: Modelo 100 (IRPF), Modelo 721
Poland
- Flat rate: 19% on all crypto gains (no holding period exemption)
- Loss carryforward: Up to 5 years
- Staking income: Taxed as capital income at 19%
- Cost basis: FIFO
- Authority: Urząd Skarbowy
- Form: PIT-38
Italy
- Flat rate: 26% on gains exceeding €2,000/year (from 2023)
- Foreign holdings disclosure: Quadro RW required if portfolio exceeds €15,000
- Staking income: Taxed as capital income at 26%
- Authority: Agenzia delle Entrate
- Forms: Quadro RT (gains), Quadro RW (foreign holdings)
Portugal
- Disposal tax: 28% on gains from crypto held less than 1 year (from 2023)
- Long-term holding: Tax-free on disposal if held 1 year or longer
- Staking income: Taxed at 35% flat rate or progressive income tax rates
- Authority: Autoridade Tributária (AT)
- Forms: Modelo 3, Anexo G or Anexo J
France
- Flat 30% tax (PFU): Gains from crypto disposals are subject to the prélèvement forfaitaire unique (PFU) — 12.8% income tax + 17.2% social charges.
- No exemption for holding period: Unlike Germany, there is no tax-free threshold after 1 year.
- Staking income: Taxed as BNC (non-commercial income) if received regularly; otherwise as capital gains.
- Authority: Direction générale des Finances publiques (DGFiP). Declare via Formulaire 2086.
Tax rules change frequently. This overview is for general information only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified advisor for your specific situation.
Are CEX.IO Transactions Taxable?
In most jurisdictions, crypto is treated as an asset: disposing of it can trigger capital gains tax. Use this as a starting reference. The exact rules vary by country.
Taxable Events
- Selling crypto for fiat (EUR, USD, GBP, etc.)
- Swapping crypto for crypto
- Using crypto to pay for goods or services
- Receiving crypto as income or reward
Not Taxable
- Buying and holding crypto
- Transferring crypto between your own wallets
- Depositing fiat to CEX.IO
- Receiving crypto as a personal gift
Tax treatment varies by country. CoinTracking applies the rules for your selected jurisdiction automatically.
How to Calculate Your CEX.IO Taxes
CEX.IO's CSV export contains your raw trade history — but converting that into an accurate tax report requires calculating cost basis, holding periods and gains for every transaction.
The core calculation is straightforward: take what you received (proceeds), subtract what you paid (cost basis, calculated using your chosen method such as FIFO), and the result is your taxable gain or loss. For UK users, HMRC's Section 104 pooling rules must also be applied. For German users, the 1-year holding period must be tracked for each individual lot.
CoinTracking automates this across your full CEX.IO history and produces a report your accountant or local tax authority will accept. Combine your CEX.IO import with other exchanges and wallets for a complete multi-exchange tax report.
How to Import CEX.IO into CoinTracking
Three steps to upload your CEX.IO transaction history and generate your tax report.
- 1
Log into CoinTracking and open Imports
After logging in, click the Import icon in the left navigation. This is where you connect all your exchanges, wallets and blockchains.
- 2
Search for CEX.IO in the import list
Type "CEX" in the search field. CoinTracking will show the CEX.IO import option for CSV upload.
- 3
Upload your CEX.IO transaction history
Log into CEX.IO, navigate to your transaction history, export it as a CSV file, and upload it to CoinTracking. CoinTracking maps the data automatically and prepares your tax calculations.
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How to Create Your CEX.IO
Tax Report with CoinTracking
Three steps from CSV export to a tax report your accountant will accept.
Export your CEX.IO transaction history
Log into CEX.IO, navigate to your transaction or order history, and export it as a CSV file. Save the file to your computer.
Review your transactions
Open Reports → Validate Transactions. CoinTracking flags missing cost basis entries, duplicate imports and price gaps so your final report is accurate.
Generate and export your tax report
Select your country and tax year. CoinTracking generates a report formatted for your jurisdiction: PDF or Excel, ready to file or hand to your accountant.
No. CEX.IO does not generate a tax report for users. It offers a transaction history export in CSV format via the account settings. You are responsible for converting that data into a jurisdiction-specific tax report. CoinTracking imports your CEX.IO CSV and generates a complete, compliant report for your country.
Log into your CEX.IO account, navigate to the transaction history or order history section, and download your history as a CSV file. Then upload the CSV file directly into CoinTracking using the CEX.IO import option.
Yes. CEX.IO is registered with the FCA in the UK and operates under various regulatory frameworks across its supported jurisdictions. As a regulated crypto exchange, CEX.IO may be required to report transaction data to tax authorities in the EU and UK. This means your CEX.IO trading history may be visible to your tax authority.
The primary supported import method for tax reporting is the CSV export from your CEX.IO account. CoinTracking fully supports the CEX.IO CSV format and will automatically map your transaction data.
In most EU countries and the UK, yes. Every sale, swap, or disposal of cryptocurrency is a taxable event. The gain or loss is the difference between your cost basis and the proceeds at the time of disposal. Tax-free thresholds and holding periods vary: Germany offers a 1-year exemption, Austria a flat 27.5% rate, the UK has an annual exempt amount, and Portugal a 1-year exemption for holdings since 2023.
CoinTracking automatically imports your CEX.IO transaction history via CSV, calculates gains and losses using your chosen cost basis method (FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, and more), tracks holding periods, and generates a tax report formatted for your jurisdiction — ready to file or hand to your accountant. It also consolidates data from all your other exchanges and wallets in one place.
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