The Classic Partners LLP · Crypto Consulting Services

Crypto Consulting Services and Advisory

Strategic guidance on crypto investments, tax-efficient structures, compliance frameworks and portfolio planning.

Quick answer

Crypto Consulting Services provide strategic advice to investors, traders and institutions on structuring crypto activities, optimising tax position, and meeting regulatory requirements. From deciding whether to trade as an individual or business entity, to structuring large acquisitions or setting up funds, we guide the financial and tax architecture behind every major decision.

What we cover

Strategic crypto advisory

We advise on the financial and tax structure of your crypto activities, from solo trading to institutional portfolios.

Individual vs business entity structure
Investment portfolio tax optimisation
Fund and collective structure setup
Regulatory compliance roadmaps
Acquisition and divestment planning
Estate planning with crypto assets
International tax treaties (DTAA)

Key components

What this service includes

The core elements of Crypto Consulting Services work.

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Entity Strategy

Advise whether trading as an individual, partnership, company or fund is optimal for your tax and business position.

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Portfolio Optimization

Rebalance across years and entities to minimise tax drag while maintaining investment thesis.

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Compliance Roadmap

Detailed calendar of filings, disclosures and documentation needed to stay audit-ready.

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International Tax

DTAA relief, residential status and repatriation planning for crypto held and traded across borders.

How we work

Our process

From initial consultation to completion.

Engagement & Scope

Understand your situation and define the scope of work and deliverables.

Analysis & Strategy

Review your existing filings, identify issues and develop a corrective strategy.

Implementation

Execute filings, submissions and required responses with full documentation.

Completion & Support

Deliver final work, support any follow-up and integrate with ongoing compliance.

Why choose us

Why we lead in Crypto

What sets our approach apart.

Data-driven advice

Every recommendation backed by your actual transaction history, cost basis and tax position.

Proactive planning

We identify tax and regulatory risks before they become notices or penalties.

Connected to execution

Advisory flows directly into tax filings and compliance — strategy and execution are aligned.

FAQs

Crypto Consulting Services questions answered

What people ask before engaging us.

Should I register as a business for my crypto trading? +

It depends on your volume, frequency and intention. Regular traders with high turnover and active management may benefit from business structures; long-term holders are usually better off as individuals. We model both and recommend based on your specific case.

How much can I defer by splitting trades across entities? +

Entity splitting for tax deferral alone is seen as avoidance and may not survive scrutiny. We advise legitimate structures — company for trading if the business case is real, individual holdings if that matches your actual activity. The structure must reflect substance.

What is the tax on crypto held in overseas accounts? +

Gains on overseas crypto are taxable in India if you are resident. Foreign assets above INR 50 lakhs must be disclosed under Schedule FA. Repatriation can be taxed under Foreign Remittance rules or Capital Gains depending on the structure.

Can I use a trust or HUF to hold crypto and split tax? +

Trusts and HUFs can hold crypto, but the tax benefit is limited. Trust income is taxed at the trustee rate (usually higher), and HUF rules require active agriculture (not applicable to crypto). Individual holding is usually more efficient unless there is a genuine family or estate planning goal.

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