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NongHyup Bank, one of the top five financial institutions in South Korea, has just launched an ambitious pilot project aimed at revolutionizing the value-added tax (VAT) refund process for international tourists. This project harnesses the power of blockchain technology and stablecoin, deployed on the #Avalanche platform, in collaboration with renowned global partners including Mastercard, Worldpay, and Fireblocks.

The "simplified system" is becoming significantly less simple. New draft laws, particularly in regions like Ukraine following IMF recommendations, propose making individual entrepreneurs (FOPs) VAT payers once they cross certain income thresholds (e.g., 1 million UAH).
What this means for you:
No more "simplified" accounting: You’ll likely need professional accountants to manage monthly reporting and tax invoices.
The 20% Factor: It’s not just about paying more; it’s about the administrative burden and the risk of "blocked" invoices that can freeze your business operations.
Closing the "Gray Zones": The state is targeting business fragmentation and "shadow" operations. If you use your entrepreneurial status to off-ramp or manage crypto liquidity, the spotlight is getting brighter.
💡 WHY IT MATTERS FOR THE CRYPTO COMMUNITY
Many traders and developers operate as individual entrepreneurs to stay compliant while enjoying lower tax rates.
Direct Costs: While buying/selling Bitcoin itself is often VAT-exempt in many jurisdictions, services around crypto (consulting, dev work, or exchange fees) could now be subject to VAT if you are registered.
Increased Scrutiny: With new EU-wide limits and digitalization (like e-invoicing), the "wait and see" approach to crypto taxes is over.
Financial Freedom vs. Compliance: The goal of crypto is freedom, but the path forward requires being "tax-savvy." The pros don't just trade well; they manage risk, and tax liability is one of the biggest risks on the horizon.
📈 MY ADVICE: DON'T WAIT UNTIL 2027
While many of these laws are proposed to start in 2026 or 2027, the time to prepare is now.
Audit your structure: Are you close to the new thresholds?
Get professional advice: "Intuition trading" is great for charts, but "intuition accounting" will get you rekt by the state.
Stay Informed: Follow local updates on Binance Square to see how these laws evolve.
What’s your move? Are you planning to stay in the "simplified" lane, or are these new VAT rules making you reconsider your business structure? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇
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