Cryptocurrencies and Taxes in the CIS: What Will Change in 2026 and How to Prepare Now

Taxes Are Coming to Crypto

While cryptocurrencies in the CIS seemed to be "outside the law" just a few years ago, the situation is changing by 2026. Governments are no longer fighting crypto—they are seeking to regulate it and profit from it.

Russia

• In November 2024, a law was passed that, effective January 1, 2025, introduces taxation on capital gains from cryptocurrency transactions: personal income is taxed at 13% for amounts up to 2.4 million rubles and 15% for amounts above that.
• The legal framework recognizes cryptocurrencies as property.
• There are reporting requirements: for example, transactions exceeding 600,000 rubles are subject to accounting.
• A bill on recognizing cryptocurrency as joint marital property in the event of a divorce was introduced in October 2025.

Tip: It is better to start keeping an archive of all cryptocurrency transactions now and consider the possibility of reporting, even if full mandatory declaration is not yet in place.

Kazakhstan

• Kazakhstan has become one of the leaders in mining and cryptocurrency regulation in the region.
• Although there are few precise laws for 2026 yet, the trend is clear: miners and traders should prepare for systematic taxation.
• The government calls the country the "crypto-offshore of the CIS" with regulations, but a clear tax regime for certain operations will require attention.

Ukraine

• Ukraine is implementing an EU-style regulatory model: income from cryptocurrencies is taxed and included in a special report.
• Draft laws provide for rates of around 18% for individuals plus additional fees.
• Ukrainian investors should already be keeping records of transactions and preparing for the automatic exchange of data with tax authorities.

What an Investor Should Do in 2026

• Keep a complete history of cryptocurrency transactions: dates, amounts, exchange rates, and fees.
• Do not use anonymous wallets for large transactions.
• Prepare for the fact that reporting will become the norm in 2026.
• Consider consulting a tax advisor if your transactions are significant.

Conclusion

Cryptocurrency is ceasing to be a "wild zone"—it is becoming a legally significant part of the economic system. Those who build a transparent strategy now will find themselves in an advantageous position.

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