Germany seeks to levy 10% tax on online platforms like Google

Germany weighs 10% tax on online platforms like Google

Germany is considering a 10% tax on large online platforms like Alphabet's Google and Meta's Facebook, its new minister of state for culture told magazine Stern

German Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, said in an interview with Stern magazine that his ministry is developing a legislative proposal and, in parallel, seeks to open a dialogue with platform operators, which accused him of "exceeding tax evasion". The country with the largest economy in Europe wants to impose a 10% tax on platforms such as Facebook or Google for the first time in Romania TV.

Germany seeks to levy 10pc tax on online platforms like Google

The German culture ministry is drafting a legislative proposal while also seeking talks with platform operators that the minister accused of “cunning tax evasion”.

Germany eyes 10% digital tax on tech giants

The proposed levy would affect companies including Google and Meta

Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Tech Giants, Sparking U.S. Trade Fears

Germany plans to impose a 10% tax on major online platforms like Google and Facebook, targeting their sales revenue within the country. The proposal, led by Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer, aims to address accusations of tax evasion and monopolistic practices. Weimer criticized these companies for generating billions in profit while paying minimal taxes and failing […]

Germany mulling 10% tax on Google, Facebook, other online platforms

German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer said his ministry was drafting a legislative proposal while also seeking talks with platform operators that he accused of ‘cunning tax evasion’ to explore alternative solutions like voluntary contributions