Platforms reiterate their support for the reform of the international principles of taxation of multinationals at the OECD level rather than at the local or European level. They are particularly concerned that the EU continues to repeat that digital companies pay less tax than traditional companies, which is not true. « The OECD is the optimal venue to address concerns related to the taxation of the digitalization of the economy. We are encouraged by the renewed support by political leaders in the U.S. and other nations. Rather than pursuing unilateral digital taxes and levies, we encourage the EU and all countries to prioritize more ambitious, global tax reform. » So said CCIA vice-président Christian Borggreen today as he tabled his organisation’s response to the European Commission’s public consultation on a European digital levy. The organization also co-signed an open letter supporting the OECD’s approach, rather…
