Microsoft avoids paying tax in many countries

Microsoft avoids paying tax in many countries – study

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 13, 2022 1:47 pm

LONDON: Tech giant Microsoft has avoided billions in taxes in Britain, Australia and New Zealand, all countries where it has lucrative public sector contracts, because of its complex corporate structure, a study published Thursday claimed.

The company, which insists it respects local laws and regulations everywhere it operates, was starving the public purse of much-needed revenue while receiving taxpayer cash, the Center for Corporate Tax Accountability and Research (Cictar) said.

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