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 <li>KuCoin to charge 7.5% VAT on transaction fees for Nigerian users from July 8.</li>
 <li>Nigerian crypto community concerned over unclear VAT regulatory authority.</li>
 <li>KuCoin aims to comply with Nigeria’s VAT Act despite crypto-to-fiat conversion challenges.</li>
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KuCoin, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has declared a new policy that will impose a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees for its Nigerian users starting July 8. This policy adjustment, announced through KuCoin’s official channel on X, specifically targets transaction fees rather than the entire transaction amount and will affect all types of transactions on the platform.
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Regulatory Uncertainty&nbsp;
The announcement has sparked confusion and concern among the Nigerian crypto community. The platform is currently among those banned by the Nigerian government, and the regulatory body responsible for this new VAT imposition remains unidentified. This lack of clarity raises questions about the enforcement and transparency of the tax collection process.
Lucky Uwakwe, president of the Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN), has expressed worries regarding the mechanism through which the government will track user activity, verify trade reports, and ensure that VAT revenues are properly remitted. These concerns underscore the broader issues of regulatory clarity and the integration of cryptocurrency operations within legal frameworks.
Challenges and Compliance Efforts
Adding to the complexity, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s existing restrictions on converting cryptocurrencies to fiat pose a significant challenge for the remittance of the collected VAT. KuCoin, however, has stated its commitment to adhering to Nigeria’s revised VAT Act, which mandates VAT on all supplied goods and services within the country, with specific exemptions listed in the First Schedule.
A spokesperson from KuCoin highlighted that the initiative is part of the exchange’s efforts to comply fully with local tax obligations as stipulated by the 2021 Finance Act. According to the act, VAT is applicable if the beneficial owner of the goods or rights is a taxable person residing in Nigeria.
Market Adaptations&nbsp;
In contrast to the concerns, some local analysts view the imposition of VAT on crypto transactions as a positive sign of the government’s recognition of digital assets. Rume Ophi, a local crypto analyst, remarked that this could pave the way for formal crypto regulations and potentially licensing within the sector.
The ongoing developments call for a balanced approach that supports innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and market stability.
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