What Catax - Simple Crypto Taxes does

Catax, operated by Block Chain Innovation Pvt Ltd (incorporated 2016 in Chhattisgarh, India; CIN U72900CT2016PTC007681), is a cloud-based cryptocurrency tax computation platform headquartered in Mumbai and incubated at AIC@36Inc in Raipur. The company positions itself as India's first cryptocurrency tax software, purpose-built for Indian Income Tax Department reporting requirements, including ITR filing for Virtual Digital Assets and the Rs 50 lakh reporting threshold.

The platform ingests transactions from 30+ exchanges and wallets (Binance, Coinbase, WazirX, CoinDCX, Kraken, MetaMask, Phantom, Trust Wallet, among others) and 120+ cryptocurrencies across Bitcoin, Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens, Polygon, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Stellar, DeFi protocols (Aave, Terra), and NFT marketplaces (OpenSea, SuperRare). A proprietary analysis engine reconciles cross-exchange transfers and algorithmically computes capital gains, generating tax-compliant reports covering multiple assessment years (AY 2019–2022). The product suite spans a free Crypto Tax Calculator, a self-serve Consumer platform, a Professional suite for accountants/tax practitioners, and an Enterprise tier for corporate clients requiring country-specific accounting standards.

Catax monetizes through annual subscriptions in Indian Rupees (Trader at 1999 INR/year, Pro at 4999 INR/year) with a free Starter tier capped at 100 transactions. Distribution combines self-serve PLG, an influencer/affiliate program (up to 30% lifetime commission), and CPA/chartered-accountant partnerships targeting India's 20 million crypto investors. The company is privately held and founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Catax - Simple Crypto Taxes

Legal name

Block Chain Innovation Pvt Ltd

Website

https://catax.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Catax is an India-headquartered cloud platform that aggregates cryptocurrency transactions across 30+ exchanges, wallets, and blockchains to compute capital gains and generate tax-compliant reports for Indian Income Tax filing, serving individual investors, accountants, and corporations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryptocurrency Tax Software

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Chain Payments & Stablecoin Infrastructure (Issuance, Rails, Treasury) (FSAGAMAD)

Keywords

• Cryptocurrency tax software
• Crypto tax calculation
• Blockchain auditing tools
• Tax compliance software
• Crypto portfolio tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Three-tier subscription model (Starter, Trader, Pro) billed annually in Indian Rupees. Starter is free with limited transactions, Trader at 1999 INR/year, Pro at 4999 INR/year with unlimited features. Revenue derived from tier upgrades and annual renewals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Catax is a cloud-based cryptocurrency tax computation platform that ingests transactions from 30+ exchanges, wallets, and blockchains, algorithmically computes capital gains/losses and tax parameters, and generates audit-ready, tax-compliant reports for Indian tax authorities. It supports individual investors, accounting/tax professionals, and corporate clients across the cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFT ecosystems.

Product overview

Catax is a multi-tiered cryptocurrency tax software platform composed of four distinct products. The entry-level Crypto Tax Calculator provides a free simple calculator for individuals to compute taxes by entering transaction details or wallet addresses. Catax Consumer is the core cloud-based platform for individual cryptocurrency investors to audit and calculate capital gains/losses across multiple cryptos, with a free basic tier and paid professional tools. Catax Professional is a specialized suite for accounting and tax practitioners to audit crypto accounts, transactions, and wallets, enabling them to serve clients in the crypto, NFT, DeFi, and blockchain economies. Catax Enterprise delivers custom corporate accounting solutions with automated transaction ingestion, country-specific tax standards, and full accounting automation. Together, these products address individual investors, professional tax practitioners, and corporate clients across India's cryptocurrency market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catax Consumer A cloud-based solution enabling cryptocurrency investors to audit and calculate capital gains/losses and associated taxes across multiple cryptocurrencies. Offers a free basic tier and paid professional tools for advanced needs.
• Catax Professional A professional suite for accounting and tax professionals to audit cryptocurrency accounts, transactions, and wallets, providing tools to extend their practice into the cryptocurrency, NFT, DeFi, and blockchain economies.
• Catax Enterprise A custom corporate accounting solution that automates transaction ingestion and tax calculation across all sources and accounting standards, tailored to country-specific requirements for corporations and fund managers.
• Crypto Tax Calculator A free tax calculator allowing individuals to compute taxes on cryptocurrency transactions by entering transaction details or wallet address to receive tax insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-second onboarding - users can get started quickly with free account registration
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration33 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AIC@36IncincubatorOthersCatax is incubated by AIC@36Inc at their facility in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. AIC (Atal Incubation Centre) is supported by government initiative for startup development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CryptoTaxCalculator: Australia-headquartered crypto tax platform with accountant-focused professional tools and enterprise API. Comparable product structure (consumer + accountant + enterprise) and similar regulatory-driven value proposition for non-US markets.
• Blockpit: European crypto tax and portfolio tracking platform that acquired Accointing. Comparable emphasis on regulatory compliance and accountant/professional workflows; serves as a regional incumbent Catax would face in any EU expansion.
• TokenTax: US-based crypto tax platform offering self-service and full-service CPA filing. Comparable multi-tier model with a stronger professional-service layer; relevant peer for Catax's accountant and high-net-worth segments.
• CoinLedger: Crypto tax software (formerly CryptoTrader.Tax) offering automated capital gains reporting across major exchanges. Direct competitor for individual traders with similar integration-led approach and tiered pricing.
• ZenLedger: Crypto tax software platform with explicit accountant and enterprise focus alongside consumer tools. Comparable multi-tier strategy and India-relevant features like DeFi/NFT support; competes directly for Catax Professional and Enterprise customers.
• Koinly: Global crypto tax software platform with deep exchange/wallet/blockchain integrations and a freemium + paid tier structure. Direct competitor to Catax's consumer product, with similar target customers (individual investors, accountants, businesses) but broader geographic coverage.
• Bitcoin.tax: One of the earliest crypto tax calculators supporting major exchanges and wallets. Long-standing direct competitor at the consumer/individual investor tier with similar integration-led positioning.
• CoinTracker: Leading crypto tax and portfolio tracking platform supporting 300+ exchanges and wallets. Closely comparable to Catax's product breadth across consumer, professional, and enterprise tiers, with stronger brand recognition and significantly more venture funding.

Broad incumbents

• Lukka: Enterprise crypto data and tax infrastructure provider serving funds, exchanges, and auditors. Comparable on the institutional/corporate tier where Catax Enterprise operates; represents the kind of well-capitalized incumbent Catax would face if expanding upmarket.

Regional players

• Divly: Nordic-focused crypto tax software with similar self-serve tax-reporting product for retail investors. Comparable functionality but geographically concentrated in Sweden/Europe — useful reference for Catax's expansion playbook into adjacent regulatory regimes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cataxapp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCifKy1QmiUKuPnjmB1RyK_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/cataxapp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catax
• Instagraminstagram.com/catax.app

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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