CoinEx Taxes: How to Generate Your Crypto Tax Report
CoinEx 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 CoinEx transaction history via API or CSV, calculates gains and losses, and generates a tax report ready for your tax authority or accountant.
How to Import Your CoinEx Transactions into CoinTracking
Watch how to connect your CoinEx account to CoinTracking via API or CSV export and generate your crypto tax report.
Start Your Free CoinEx Import- Every crypto trade on CoinEx is a taxable disposal in most jurisdictions. Capital gains tax applies when you sell, swap or spend crypto.
- CoinEx supports both API import and CSV file upload. Connect your CoinEx API key directly to CoinTracking for automatic sync, or export your transaction history as CSV and upload it manually.
- Transfers between your own wallets are not taxable events. Buying and holding crypto is not a taxable event.
- CoinEx is headquartered in Hong Kong and is not subject to EU reporting obligations such as DAC8. However, your tax reporting duty is determined by your country of residence — not where the exchange is based. You are still legally required to self-report all crypto gains to your local tax authority.
CoinEx and Your Tax Obligations
CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in Hong Kong, founded in 2017. It operates outside EU regulatory jurisdiction and is not subject to EU financial regulations such as DAC8. Despite this, traders resident in EU countries and other regulated jurisdictions are fully responsible for declaring all CoinEx gains to their local tax authority.
CoinEx does not issue formal tax documents or reports. Accurate records of every trade, date, cost and proceeds remain your responsibility.
CoinTracking supports CoinEx via two import methods:
- CoinEx API Import: generate a read-only API key in your CoinEx account settings and connect it to CoinTracking for automatic transaction sync
- CoinEx CSV Import: export your transaction history from your CoinEx account and upload the file to CoinTracking
- CoinTracking maps CoinEx trade data automatically, including spot trades, futures, and earn transactions
Crypto Tax Basics: What CoinEx Users Need to Know
Tax rules for crypto vary across jurisdictions. These three principles apply broadly to CoinEx 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.
CoinEx is Hong Kong-based — self-reporting is your responsibility
Because CoinEx operates outside EU jurisdiction, it is not subject to EU reporting directives such as DAC8. This does not reduce your tax obligation — it means tax authorities may receive less automatic data about your trades. You are responsible for maintaining complete records and proactively declaring all taxable events. Tax authorities in many countries are increasingly using blockchain analytics to identify unreported income from offshore exchanges.
Records are your responsibility
CoinEx does not issue formal tax documents. Your API export or CSV download 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 CoinEx transaction you import.
CoinEx 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 CoinEx.
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 CoinEx 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, 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 CoinEx
- Receiving crypto as a personal gift
Tax treatment varies by country. CoinTracking applies the rules for your selected jurisdiction automatically.
How to Calculate Your CoinEx Taxes
Your CoinEx API export or CSV download 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 with FIFO), and the result is your taxable gain or loss. For German users, the 1-year holding period must also be tracked for each individual lot.
CoinTracking automates this across your full CoinEx history and produces a report your accountant or local tax authority will accept.
How to Import CoinEx into CoinTracking
Three steps to connect your CoinEx account 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 CoinEx in the import list
Type "CoinEx" in the search field. CoinTracking will show the CoinEx import options for both API connection and CSV upload.
- 3
Connect via API or upload your CoinEx CSV
Choose your preferred import method: enter your CoinEx API key for automatic sync, or upload your transaction history CSV file. CoinTracking will process your trades and calculate your tax obligations.
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How to Create Your CoinEx
Tax Report with CoinTracking
Three steps from CoinEx export to a tax report your accountant will accept.
Connect your CoinEx account
Generate a read-only API key in your CoinEx account settings and connect it to CoinTracking for automatic transaction sync — or export your history as CSV and upload it manually.
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. CoinEx does not generate a tax report for users. CoinEx is a Hong Kong-based exchange that provides transaction history exports via CSV or API access. You are responsible for converting that data into a jurisdiction-specific tax report. CoinTracking imports your full CoinEx transaction history and generates a complete, compliant report for your country.
CoinEx supports two import methods in CoinTracking: API import and CSV file upload. For API import, generate an API key in your CoinEx account settings and connect it directly to CoinTracking. For CSV export, log into your CoinEx account, navigate to the transaction history section, select your date range, and download the CSV file. Then upload the CSV directly into CoinTracking.
CoinEx is headquartered in Hong Kong and operates outside of EU regulatory jurisdiction. It is NOT subject to EU regulations including DAC8 reporting requirements. However, you are still legally required to self-report all crypto gains to your local tax authority. Tax authorities in many countries are increasingly using blockchain analytics to detect unreported income — your obligation exists regardless of whether CoinEx reports to authorities.
Yes. CoinEx provides API access that CoinTracking can use to automatically import your transaction history. Generate a read-only API key in your CoinEx account settings and connect it to CoinTracking for automatic sync. Alternatively, you can export your transaction history as a CSV and upload it manually.
In most jurisdictions, 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, Portugal a 1-year exemption for holdings since 2023. The fact that CoinEx is Hong Kong-based does not exempt you from your local tax obligations.
Yes, absolutely. Your tax reporting obligation is determined by your country of residence, not where the exchange is headquartered. Whether you trade on a regulated EU exchange or a Hong Kong-based exchange like CoinEx, you are required to declare all taxable events to your local tax authority. Failure to report can result in back taxes, interest, and penalties.
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