Spain Sets 2026 Timeline for Full MiCA and DAC8 Enforcement

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : Compliance, preparation and transparency will be essential in Spain's next phase of crypto regulation.
61% : As a result, Spanish tax authorities will gain visibility into crypto activity conducted through domestic and EU based platforms.
59% : While MiCA already applies at the EU level, Spain has set specific domestic timelines.
57% : These are the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCA, and the Directive on Administrative Cooperation, or DAC8.
57% : The data will be shared across EU member states.
56% : MiCA introduces standardized rules across the EU.
56% : EU based platforms outside Spain will still share equivalent data through the DAC8 system.
56% : Still, officials argue the rules align Spain with broader EU standards.
55% : From January 1, 2026, crypto exchanges and service providers must automatically report user data to tax authorities.
54% : Tax advisers warn that the new regime increases enforcement power.
48% : Authorities may request asset freezes or liquidations to settle tax debts once reporting is in place.

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