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Luxembourg

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Reported as self-employment income on the steep progressive scale (up to ~42% plus solidarity surtax) with self-employed social contributions ~24-25%. Business income, not capital gains.

How it's classified

Self-employment / commercial-or-independent-profession income, not capital gains.

Tax rate

Progressive PIT ~0-42% plus solidarity surtax (7-9%), so top effective ~45.8%; tax-class dependent.

Social contributions

Self-employed social security ~24-25% (pension 16%, health, dependency, accident) up to a high ceiling (5x minimum wage).

Registration / regime

Register as independent; profits taxed on the progressive scale after expenses. No flat small-business income-tax regime.

Crypto payouts

USDC for services is ordinary professional income at EUR value on receipt; speculative disposal gains within 6 months taxable, long-term private gains generally exempt.

General information only — this is not tax or legal advice. Rules change and depend on your situation. Always confirm with a qualified tax professional in your country.
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