Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) Tools

CARF Compliance Starts Here

The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is a global standard for tax transparency across crypto-asset transactions. CARFtools.com provides the expert guidance, assessment tools, and implementation resources you need to understand your obligations and achieve compliance with confidence.
All CARFtools.com toolkits and other resources are developed by world-leading tax and regulatory specialists
what is carf? why it matters
Understanding the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is an OECD initiative that standardises how tax authorities collect and exchange information on crypto-asset users and transactions. Its broad cross-border scope applies to exchanges, custodians, brokers, payment platforms, wallet providers and other digital-asset service providers.

You may have CARF reporting obligations even if your organisation is not based in a CARF Jurisdictions.

CARFtools.com helps you determine whether you are in scope and provides the resources needed to implement the compliance effectively.

ARE YOU A REPORTING CRYPTO-ASSET SERVICE PROVIDER (RCASP)?
Determine Whether CARF Applies to Your Business

The scope of CARF is intentionally wide. You cannot assume you fall outside its requirements simply because of your residency or where your business is registered. CARF focuses on activites, not just location.

Our guided assessment helps you identify whether your organisation meets the criteria of an RCASP.

It also helps you understand whether your activities create reporting obligations in one or more CARF Jurisdictions

This Assessment will help you:
Identify whether your business activities meet RCASP definitions.
Understand potential jurisdictional connections.
Determine the next steps for CARF readiness.
CARF RESOURCES & TOOLKITS
Everything You Need for CARF Compliance in Once Place

CARF compliance involves detailed operational, technical, and reporting requirements. Our Resources & Toolkit library provides a complete suite of practical materials developed by specialists in global tax transparency and regulatory compliance.

Designed for compliance teams, legal advisors, engineering departments, and executive leadership, these resources help you implement CARF in a structured, accurate, and efficient way.

Stay ahead of regulatory change and ensure your organisation meets CARF requirements from day one.

Comprehensive CARF implementation guides
Policy and procedure templates
Operational and technical checklists
Operational checklists for internal controls
Technical workflows and glossary
Internal training materials
Self-certification forms and review guidance
ARTICLES & MEDIA
Insights, Guidance, and Global CARF Developments

We analyse the latest regulatory updates, guidance releases, and jurisdictional announcements from around the world. Our articles help you understand how CARF is evolving and what it means for your organisation.

Nov 28, 2025 Articles

What is CARF? Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework Explained

The world of crypto is changing fast, and one of the biggest upcoming shifts is due to CARF. If you work in compliance, finance, or the crypto industry, this...

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Nov 17, 2025 Articles

10 Things Everyone Needs to Know About CARF

1. What is CARF? CARF is short for the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, which is contained in a book published by the Organisation for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD). The most...

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Nov 05, 2025 Articles

Old Tricks for New Dogs, Part I

The OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework By Paul Foster Millen and Peter A. Cotorceanu, 16 Oct, 2023 Why "old tricks"? Because the OECD’s cryptoasset reporting framework (CARF) is based heavily on...

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