Economy

The South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance signs the OECD Virtual Asset Information Exchange Agreement

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that at the 17th Global Forum of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF MCAA) was officially signed.The CARF MCAA is an institution established by the OECD in 2009, aimed at implementing standards for international tax transparency and the exchange of tax information. A total of 48 countries, including South Korea, Germany, Japan, and France, participated in this agreement. The signatory countries will exchange information on crypto-asset transactions based on the automatic information exchange framework for crypto-assets jointly developed by the OECD and the G20.According to the agreement, the exchange of information between countries will be implemented through separate negotiations among the signatory countries. The Ministry of Economy and Finance plans to amend relevant domestic laws starting in 2027 to facilitate the exchange of information on crypto-asset transactions and promote individual agreements.A relevant official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated, "Through this agreement, detailed information on crypto-asset transactions can be obtained, which will help enhance the transparency of the tax base related to crypto-asset income."
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