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Progressive ISR up to 30% on the profit-share as professional income. Bitcoin lost legal-tender status in early 2025 (now optional); crypto enjoys no capital gains tax, but the payout is taxed as ordinary income.

How it's classified

Self-employment/independent professional income (ISR), not capital gains.

Tax rate

Progressive 0/10/20/30%; top 30% on annual income above ~USD 22,857; first ~USD 6,600 exempt.

Social contributions

ISSS/AFP contributions generally tied to employment; independent contractors largely outside mandatory payroll social charges.

Registration / regime

Territorial ISR on Salvadoran-source income; annual return due April 30; advance payments may apply to the self-employed.

Crypto payouts

Bitcoin was legal tender (2021) then reversed in early 2025 under an IMF deal (now voluntary); no capital gains tax on crypto, but a USDC profit-share is ordinary professional income.

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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