In what capacity does CheckSig act as a withholding tax agent?

As a tax resident entity in Italy, CheckSig acts as a withholding tax agent pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 600 of 29 September 1973, in the cases and within the limits provided for under applicable Italian tax law. At the client’s request, and as provided for by law, CheckSig may: - apply the relevant withholding taxes; - carry out the corresponding tax withholding; - remit the taxes to the Italian Treasury; - provide reporting in accordance with the procedures set out under applicable law.

Is CheckSig required to collect stamp duty?

Yes. CheckSig is required to determine and collect stamp duty on behalf of its clients, settled on a virtual basis, in compliance with the applicable legislation. The relevant authorization was granted by the Italian Revenue Agency – Provincial Directorate I of Milan – Milan Territorial Office 5, pursuant to authorization No. 414224/2023 dated 27 December 2023.

Taxation

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Your crypto taxation on autopilot.

With the administered tax regime, the calculation, withholding, and payment of taxes on capital gains from crypto trading and staking happen automatically, in full compliance with current regulations.

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Choose the tax solution best suited to your profile.

CheckSig offers two tax regimes, designed to ensure compliance and operational continuity, based on your tax residency and management needs.

Administered regime

Integrated tax management

Complete tax management for Italian residents: we calculate and pay taxes on your behalf, freeing you from any obligation in your tax return.

Declarative regime

Annual tax documentation

Ideal for non-residents or autonomous management: we provide a certified and detailed annual report to simplify your tax advisor’s work.

Stamp duty and tax rates.

The tax management offered by CheckSig includes compliance with all obligations under Italian regulations, including the monthly application of stamp duty on crypto-assets. Under the declarative regime, clients who are tax residents in Italy retain the obligation to report in the RW section for tax monitoring purposes.

Traceability and reporting.

CheckSig ensures complete traceability and orderly reporting of crypto-assets, supporting structured asset management. Clear data, information continuity, and documentation consistent with tax and monitoring obligations.

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Disclaimer

The tax information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice.

The tax treatment of crypto-assets is subject to interpretation, including with regard to administrative practices, and may change over time based on regulatory developments and the individual circumstances of the client.

Depending on the tax regime chosen (administered or declarative), tax obligations may be fulfilled by the intermediary or by the client themselves.

In the case of the declarative regime, the client remains responsible for the correct determination and fulfilment of tax obligations under applicable law.