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In March 2018 the EU Commission made two proposals for directives introducing special tax rules for the digital economy. (Photo: Rami Al-zayat)

Nordic states urge U-turn on EU digital tax plans

Digitalisation has led to discussions in the EU and on a global level on how the existing tax rules work in relation to new business models.

For us, it is important to ensure that everyone pays their taxes, digital companies as well as all others.

The Nordic countries are generally at the forefront of the global fight against tax avoidance, and have actively participated in the work done within the EU and in the OECD to combat base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). And we rema...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

In March 2018 the EU Commission made two proposals for directives introducing special tax rules for the digital economy. (Photo: Rami Al-zayat)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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