自我管理型养老基金(SMSF) & 加密货币
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) & Cryptocurrency
What is an SMSF?
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are the only way for Australians to include cryptocurrencies in their retirement portfolios.
SMSFs are managed by trustees who run the fund for their own benefit. Of note, each SMSF is required to adhere to super and tax laws laid out by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). To find out more, check out the Australian Tax Office’s Website and consult with your financial advisor or accountant before you make any decisions.
Self-Managed Super Fund Cryptocurrency Overview
SMSF & 比特币
自我管理型养老基金为澳大利亚居民提供一个独特的投资机会，则允许他们将部分退休储蓄投资到如比特币，世界上增长最快的资产类别之一的加密货币。
How to buy crypto using your SMSF
If you are interested in buying crypto using your SMSF with Kraken, you can sign up for an account at Kraken in the name of your SMSF, get verified for a business account, and start trading.
Current Tax Rate for Cryptocurrency SMSFs
Self-Managed Super Funds may be eligible for a 15% concessional tax rate. For SMSFs to benefit from investing in cryptocurrencies, crypto investments must be deemed permissible in the fund’s trust deed. The investments must also conform to the fund’s investment strategy and comply with regulatory requirements for investment restrictions. Please consult your financial advisor or accountant for more information.
Types of Assets included in an SMSF
An SMSF allows a certain amount of autonomy in terms of investable asset classes. SMSF investment portfolios can include collectable assets such as art, wine, or antiques, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This gives members more flexibility than would be available through a retail super fund. Please be sure to consult your financial advisor or accountant for more information.
How to store your SMSF crypto assets
为了确保您履行监管机构规定的报告要求，您必须密切关注您的加密活动。 当您在Kraken上进行加密货币交易時，您的所有交易都被自动追踪和核算，以便使您更容易履行ATO的要求。
如何追踪您的SMSF加密资产交易
Kraken网站允许您以电子表格的形式下载您的交易历史，以便您可以将其发送给您的会计师。当您从Kraken交易平台转账加密资产时，请务必保留您的交易的详细记录。
与SMSF相关的费用有哪些？
在选择是否将退休金投资于自我管理养老基金时，成本是一个重要的考虑因素。维持一个SMSF可能会变得很昂贵，因为来自审计师、会计师和财务顾问等的第三方费用可能会累积起来。此外，在Kraken，标准交易和资金费用都应用于SMSF的账户。请查阅Kraken的费用结构以便了解费用会如何影响您的基金管理的成本。
Associated Regulations
An SMSF must adhere to the regulations laid out by the ATO and the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations (SISR). Fund members are ultimately responsible for ensuring their SMSF is compliant, regardless of the advice received from a financial advisor. Visit the ATO Superfund Website to ensure your SMSF is compliant, and seek help from a financial advisor or accountant.
Get started at Kraken
Create your account
First, to use your SMSF to invest in cryptocurrencies, you must create your Kraken account under your SMSF name and not your personal one. Additionally, funds must be deposited from a bank account that is associated with your SMSF name.Verify your account
a) Select “Get Verified” at the top right-hand corner of the screen. When prompted, select “Business” as your account type, and then select “Verify” under Pro limits. Even if your SMSF does not have a corporate trustee, a Kraken business account is the most appropriate type for your entity.b) Use our online application form to:
- Provide general business information – (name of your SMSF, registration date, registered address, SMSF ABN, and operating address)
- Upload your Trust agreement/deed
- Upload your Proof of Business Operating Address – document showing the physical address of the trust
You will also be asked to submit information for each trustee and account accessor including name, address, email address, phone number, and tax file number, along with personal verification documents for each trustee and account accessor:
- Proof of Residence document
- Government issued ID
Start trading at Kraken
Once you become verified, you will be able to start trading crypto with your Self Managed Super Fund.
Start Buying Cryptocurrencies
Ready to take the next step towards funding your SMSF? Click the button below to buy cryptocurrencies on Kraken today!
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