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KuCoin Tax UK — HMRC Guide for 2025/26
KuCoin is a globally popular exchange with many UK users. This guide explains the UK tax rules that apply to KuCoin trading, staking and earn activities. Educational only — not tax advice.
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Selling crypto for USDT or GBP, swapping tokens, using KuCoin Earn, receiving staking rewards and referral bonuses all potentially trigger UK tax. CGT typically applies to disposals; Income Tax may apply to rewards and interest received.
Exporting KuCoin transaction history
Log in to KuCoin and go to Orders > Spot Order History and use the Export function. Also export your Funding Account history for any deposits, withdrawals and earn records.
KuCoin Trading Bot activity
KuCoin's Grid Trading and Smart Rebalance bots execute many small trades automatically. Each trade is still a taxable disposal for CGT purposes — make sure you export the full bot trade history.
Frequently asked questions
Does KuCoin report to HMRC?
KuCoin is subject to increasing regulatory pressure. Under CARF from 2026 exchanges must report UK user data to HMRC. Keep complete records of all your KuCoin activity regardless.
What about KuCoin earn interest?
Earn interest received from KuCoin may be treated as miscellaneous income by HMRC and taxed at your marginal rate.
Can CryptoTax UK import KuCoin data?
Yes — upload your KuCoin CSV export via Import CSV (Premium plan) and CryptoTax UK applies the full HMRC matching rules automatically.
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Educational guidance only. CryptoTax UK is not a regulated tax adviser and the information above does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice. Always confirm your specific position with HMRC or a qualified accountant before filing.