Lithuania tightens crypto tax reporting rules under EU’s DAC8 directive

What happened

The order introduces new definitions for who counts as a reportable person, streamlines the registration process, and updates due diligence (the checks a buyer or investor runs before committing) requirements. The reporting net covers entities operating inside the EU as well as selected non-EU residents.

Lithuania's stricter crypto tax reporting rules enhance transparency and compliance, potentially influencing EU-wide regulatory standards. The post Lithuania tightens crypto tax reporting rules under EU’s DAC8 directive appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

12, 2026 Lithuania has tightened the rules on how crypto companies report their users to the taxman. On September 24, 2026, the country’s State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) issued Order No.

The new order amends an earlier set of rules, Order VA-119, which the VMI issued on December 10, 2025. Less than a year later, the tax authority returned to clarify what crypto-asset service providers and operators actually owe it.

Providers must collect and submit user identities, tax residencies, account balances, and details on transactions exceeding $50,000 equivalent. Advertisement They also have to keep records of user identification and transaction logs.

For an exchange, that means its KYC files and trade history now double as tax evidence. Annual reports are due by May 31 each year.

Key facts

• Annual — reports: are due by May 31 each year