- The French National Assembly’s Finance Committee approved raising the digital services tax (DST) from 3% to 15% for large digital platforms.
- The group revenue threshold for the DST will increase from EUR 750 million to EUR 2 billion.
- The measure targets major digital companies, often called the “GAFAM tax.”
- The tax hike aims to boost French public finances and digital sovereignty, especially in response to US tariffs.
- Additional revenue will support public finances while awaiting the OECD’s global tax framework.
Source: regfollower.com
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