Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework XML Schema

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The document outlines the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) approved by the OECD in 2023, which facilitates the automatic exchange of information between tax administrations regarding crypto-assets [6][12]. - The CARF XML Schema is designed for the exchange of information reported under CARF between competent authorities and can also be used for domestic reporting by Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers [13][12]. - The CARF Body contains information on Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers, Crypto-Asset Users, and relevant transactions, ensuring compliance with tax reporting requirements [67]. Summary by Sections Introduction - The CARF User Guide links to the CARF XML Schema, which is divided into logical sections detailing specific data elements and attributes [12]. CARF XML Schema - The schema includes a Message Header, Organisation Party type, Person Party type, and the CARF Body, which collectively facilitate the reporting process [12][67]. Message Header - The Message Header identifies the sender, recipient, message type, and reporting period, ensuring clarity in communication between tax administrations [18][19]. Organisation Party Type - This section defines the information related to Entity Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers and Entity Crypto-Asset Users, including residence country codes and tax identification numbers [26][29]. Person Party Type - The Person Party Type provides identification information for individual Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers and Crypto-Asset Users, including tax identification numbers and addresses [44][49]. CARF Body - The CARF Body includes details on Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers and Crypto-Asset Users, as well as information on relevant transactions, ensuring comprehensive reporting [67]. Annexes - The report includes diagrams and a glossary of namespaces related to the CARF XML Schema, aiding in understanding the structure and requirements of the schema [16][8].