The Netherlands is set to align with the European Union’s (EU) new crypto tax rules by proposing a policy to increase oversight of digital currencies. The Dutch Ministry of Finance has announced plans to implement tax reporting rules for cryptocurrency activities, following a broader EU initiative aimed at increasing transparency and preventing tax evasion.

The new rules will require crypto service providers to collect and share their clients’ data with the Dutch tax authorities starting in January 2026. While crypto holders in the Netherlands are already required to declare their digital assets for tax purposes, the new rules focus on service providers, not individual owners.