Receiving donations on stream means receiving money, and the tax question comes up quickly. Tax rules are national: every EU country has its own tax authority, registration rules and thresholds. This guide summarises the principles that apply in most countries and shows where to check your own. It is not personal advice: your exact situation depends on your country, your activity and your income.
In most EU countries, donations received as part of a streaming activity are treated as income, because they are linked to content you provide. Calling a payment a donation does not decide its tax treatment, and a private gift between people can be treated differently. Platforms and payment providers may also report amounts received to tax authorities.
Whether you need to register as self-employed, from which amount, and how social contributions work is decided nationally. Thresholds and rates change, so check them every year on the official website of your tax authority. Every DonoLink country page names the tax authority of that country, from Skatteverket in Sweden to the Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa in Poland.
To file with confidence:
Your dashboard lists each donation with its amount, fees and net, in the currency of your account. The Transactions tab brings together your donations and invoices for DonoLink fees, and your bank payouts appear in Stripe. These documents make filing and your accountant's work easier.
Usually, yes. In most EU countries donations linked to your streaming activity count as income. Check your case with your national tax authority or an adviser.
That depends on your country and on how regular and how large your streaming income is. Each country sets its own rules; check them with your national tax authority.
Yes. Each donation is listed with its fees and net amount, and invoices for DonoLink fees are in the Transactions tab.