Navigating Crypto Taxes in 2025: Amicus International Consulting Offers Legal Identity Solutions for Privacy and Asset Protection
VANCOUVER, B.C. – As the global crackdown on cryptocurrency taxation intensifies, high-net-worth individuals and crypto investors seek secure ways to protect their assets and preserve anonymity.
Amicus International Consulting, a world leader in legal identity change and international relocation solutions, has released a new advisory detailing how a second passport and new legal identity can provide long-term protection from aggressive crypto tax enforcement.
In its latest report, “Crypto Tax and a New Identity,” Amicus outlines the growing challenges facing digital currency holders in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia—and presents legal, ethical strategies to preserve privacy and minimize exposure.
Crypto Taxes: The Basics
Under IRS and CRA guidelines, cryptocurrency is treated as a capital asset, meaning any gains are subject to either short-term or long-term capital gains taxes.
For short-term holdings (assets kept for one year or less), crypto profits are taxed at regular income tax rates. Long-term capital gains—applied to assets held longer than a year—are taxed at lower rates, sometimes as low as 0%.
Crypto Income vs. Investment
Cryptocurrency received as income, such as mining rewards, airdrops, or payment for services, is taxed at ordinary income rates. This distinction complicates the tax situation for active traders and investors, many of whom face dual reporting obligations and increased audit risk.
Common Tax Avoidance Strategies—And Their Limitations
Crypto investors have employed a variety of tax mitigation strategies. Some of the most commonly recommended include:
- Buying crypto through a self-directed IRA
- Declaring crypto as income (not capital gains)
- Offsetting capital gains with capital losses
- Donating appreciated crypto to charity
- Holding assets indefinitely in wallets
While these methods may offer short-term relief, regulators increasingly scrutinize them. Many jurisdictions are tightening the legal definitions around crypto reporting, leaving investors vulnerable to unexpected assessments, audits, or fines.
The Puerto Rico Loophole: A Narrow and Risky Escape
U.S. citizens who become bona fide Puerto Rico residents can benefit from the territory’s favourable tax regime, including 0% tax on certain capital gains.
However, qualifying for Puerto Rican residency is stringent and must be maintained over time. Failure to comply with IRS residency guidelines can result in back taxes, interest, and penalties.
The Amicus Alternative: A Second Passport and New Identity
Amicus International Consulting offers clients a powerful and fully legal alternative: establishing a new legal identity in a jurisdiction with no or minimal cryptocurrency taxation.
Through partnerships with seven carefully selected countries, Amicus helps clients acquire a second passport and a new identity under government-approved citizenship-by-investment or residency programs.
Participating Countries Include:
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Dominica
- Vanuatu
- Grenada
- Saint Lucia
- Portugal
These nations offer favourable tax treatment, banking privacy, and international mobility, making them ideal havens for crypto investors concerned about overregulation or future policy shifts.
How It Works
Amicus provides full-service identity creation that includes:
- Legal name change
- Issuance of new government documents (birth certificate, driver’s license, passport)
- Establishment of banking and residency in a new country
- Guidance on digital footprint erasure and financial restructuring
Unlike other firms that offer only second citizenship, Amicus creates a complete, untraceable new identity that is not connected to the client’s previous name, history, or data trail.
Real Case Studies from Amicus Clients
John – The Investor Under Scrutiny
John, a U.S.-based crypto investor, faced increasing scrutiny from federal authorities after realizing millions in gains from early Ethereum trades.
Amicus helped him acquire a new identity and a second passport in a tax-neutral jurisdiction. Today, he lives anonymously and legally, with his assets shielded from intrusive oversight.
Sarah – The U.K. Entrepreneur
Sarah feared changing tax policies in the United Kingdom would jeopardize her startup’s crypto holdings. Amicus facilitated her transition to a new legal identity, complete with a fresh birth certificate and passport.
She now enjoys financial freedom and anonymity while continuing her ventures safely from abroad.
Michael – The Canadian Tech Developer
As crypto wealth grew, so did Michael’s concern over CRA’s increasingly aggressive auditing tactics. Amicus provided Michael with a new identity and legal relocation to a crypto-friendly country, removing him from the reach of Canadian tax obligations.
Laura – The Australian Crypto Trader
Facing substantial capital gains taxes, Laura turned to Amicus for help. She now holds dual citizenship and uses her new identity to trade, invest, and travel without the burden of Australia’s high tax rate on crypto earnings.
Why This Is Legal
According to international tax attorneys consulted by Amicus, tax avoidance differs from tax evasion. While hiding assets illegally is punishable under law, restructuring one’s financial life to reduce liability is completely legal.
“The IRS has global reach,” noted tax attorney Ernest Marais, “but it cannot override citizenship laws of sovereign nations that offer tax-neutral environments to legitimate investors.”
As long as individuals entirely renounce their old tax residency or comply with new jurisdictional laws, obtaining a second passport and identity is not a crime—it’s a strategy.
Crypto Regulation Is Getting Tougher
Governments are closing in on digital asset holders. In the U.S., the Department of the Treasury has proposed extensive crypto reporting rules.
The IRS now uses “John Doe” summonses—legal tools that compel crypto exchanges to disclose data on unidentified customers with transactions exceeding $20,000.
Meanwhile, major crypto exchanges exclude U.S. residents to avoid being involved in FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) enforcement.
“The window for legal repositioning is shrinking,” warns Marais. “Smart investors need to act now.”
Why Amicus? A Trusted Partner for Discreet Identity Solutions
Amicus International Consulting has over 90 years of experience in privacy law, asset protection, international relocation, and digital identity management. The firm has been trusted by thousands of clients worldwide, including:
- Entrepreneurs
- Whistleblowers
- High-net-worth investors
- Victims of digital harassment
- Survivors of domestic abuse
Amicus maintains strict confidentiality, high compliance standards, and long-standing relationships with government agencies.
Conclusion: Crypto Wealth Deserves Protection—Legally and Permanently
With crypto taxation evolving rapidly, relying on outdated strategies or hoping for regulatory leniency is no longer wise. A new identity, obtained legally through Amicus International Consulting, offers peace of mind, privacy, and full compliance with international law.
If you are a crypto investor facing growing uncertainty or someone who values true financial independence, Amicus provides the path to a secure and legal new life.
📞 Contact Information
Phone: +1 (604) 200-5402
Email: info@amicusint.ca
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