DAC8 introduces new reporting obligations for crypto-asset service providers (VASPs and CASPs). Find out why Bitcan is requesting additional information and what actions you need to take.
DAC8 is an EU directive (Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226) that extends the rules on the automatic exchange of tax information to the crypto-asset market.
In Poland, the directive was implemented through the Act of 13 February 2026 amending the Act on the Exchange of Tax Information with Other States. The new regulations require crypto-asset service providers to collect specific user information and report certain data to tax authorities.
DAC8 forms part of broader efforts aimed at increasing tax transparency and reducing opportunities to conceal income earned through crypto-assets.
Bitcan sp. z o.o., as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), is subject to obligations arising from DAC8 regulations.
This means that we are required to carry out due diligence procedures, collect specific tax-related information from users, and report the required information to the relevant authorities.
The collection of this information is not a business decision made by Bitcan. It is a legal obligation imposed by applicable regulations.
The obligations arising from DAC8 apply to users of services that fall within the reporting obligations imposed on crypto-asset service providers.
If you currently use, or have previously used, Bitcan services covered by DAC8 regulations, we may be required to obtain additional tax-related information from you.
To comply with DAC8 requirements, we may ask you to provide or confirm the following information:
If you are a tax resident in more than one country, you should indicate all relevant tax jurisdictions together with the corresponding Tax Identification Numbers (TINs).
The information provided by users may be reported to the Head of the National Revenue Administration (KAS) in accordance with applicable regulations.
The information may subsequently be exchanged between competent tax authorities under international tax cooperation frameworks established by applicable laws.
Your information is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and information security requirements.
Providing the requested information is mandatory.
If a user fails to provide the required information, Bitcan may be required to apply measures provided for by law, including temporarily restricting the ability to carry out transactions until the process has been completed.
For this reason, we recommend completing the required information promptly after receiving the relevant notification.
The information submission process has been designed to be as simple as possible.
The entire process should take only a few minutes.
No.
DAC8 does not introduce any new tax on crypto-assets. The regulation concerns reporting obligations and the exchange of tax information between competent authorities.
If you have received a request from Bitcan to provide information, you should follow the instructions contained in the communication and complete the requested process.
Yes.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and implement appropriate security measures to protect the information provided.
You should indicate all countries in which you are considered a tax resident and provide the corresponding Tax Identification Numbers, where applicable.
If you have any questions regarding DAC8 or the information submission process, please contact our team at:
support@ari10.com
