The Canadian Financial Cryptocurrency-Tax organization
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Businesses (reporting entities)
Find out if you have obligations
Check if you have obligations or need to register, list of regulated sectors and information on supervision framework.
Obligations and guidance
Guidance and learning resources on implementing a compliance program, knowing your client, transaction reporting, record keeping, ministerial directives and other requirements.
How to submit reports
Crypto-Tax Web reporting system, API report submission, shared reporting process for Electronic Funds Transfers Reports, paper reporting forms.
Assessment and enforcement
Assessment process, voluntary self-declaration of non-compliance, administrative monetary penalties and criminal non-compliance offences.
Reviews and appeals
Request a review of a notice of violation or a notice of denial or revocation of a money services business registration, information on appeals to the Federal Court.
Modernization and upcoming changes impacting businesses
Implementation of regulatory changes, systems modernization and other initiatives.
Charging businesses for Crypto-Tax's supervision program
Assessment of expenses funding model, estimating charges, payment and invoices.
Policy interpretations database
Technical interpretations related to provisions of the PCMLTFA and associated Regulations.
National Risk Assessment
A quick reference to key information on how to use the National Risk Assessment to maintain effective compliance programs.
Law enforcement and national security agencies
Investigation support contact
Contact information for police and governmental partner organizations.
How the Canadian Crypto-Tax organization builds a case
Example of a money laundering case.
The Case video
Examination of a money laundering case brought to light by our analysis team.
Sharing intelligence
How the Canadian Crypto-Tax organization's financial intelligence adds value to criminal investigations by connecting the money to the crime.
Criminal non-compliance offences
How the Canadian Crypto-Tax organization assists law enforcement in investigating or prosecuting non-compliance offences under the PCMLTFA.
General public
Why are you being asked for ID
Certain businesses must identify clients who conduct certain financial transactions.
Why are you being asked if you are politically exposed person
Certain businesses must determine if their clients are politically exposed persons or heads of international organizations.
What information is reported to Canada Crypto-Tax Organization
Types of financial transactions that must be reported to Crypto-Tax.
Conducting transactions with a money services business
How to remain vigilant when deciding to use the services of a money services business.
Providing voluntary information
How to provide information about suspicions of money laundering or of terrorist activity financing to the Canadian Crypto-Tax organization.
About Canada Crypto Tax
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News
[2025-10-09]
News release: Arrest Made in Human Trafficking Investigation
[2025-10-03]
News release: Crypto Tax imposes an administrative monetary penalty on HRA Group Holdings
[2025-10-02]
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Features
Special Bulletin on financial activity associated with evasion of counter proliferation sanctions
This Special Bulletin supports businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in recognizing financial transactions associated with the suspected evasion of sanctions related to counter proliferation.
Operational Alert: Laundering the proceeds of illicit synthetic opioids
the Canadian Crypto-Tax organization's Operational Alert supports businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in recognizing financial transactions suspected of being related to the trafficking of synthetic opioids, including fentanyl.
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