CoinJar Relocates to UK to Escape Australian Taxes

CoinJar Relocates to UK to Escape Australian Taxes

CoinJar officially announced that they had incorporated as a UK company and would be relocating. Although their company will move, a strong presence will remain in Melbourne. This group will focus on continuing Bitcoin education, setting up meetup groups and interacting with customers. The UK has exempted digital currency trading from value added tax (VAT). CoinJar relocates and cites the alleviation of Australia's 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) as the catalyst for change. This announcement coincides with CoinJar's online wallet revamp. CoinJar offers services to manage online finances.....


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