French telecommunications operators call for "Google tax" on foreign firmsFebruary 14, 2012 - 22:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's federation of telecommunications operators called Tuesday, Feb 14, for the introduction of a "Google tax" on foreign firms like Google that benefit from French infrastructure. According to AFP, in a statement released during a conference on digital taxation, the FTT said its members were "overtaxed" and were demanding "fiscal justice". "Other digital players, in particular global web players... who benefit from the quality of (French) infrastructure, largely escape their fiscal responsibilities thanks to tax shelters, notably in Ireland and Luxembourg," it said. The FTT said it was "demanding fiscal justice and equality for all players, national or global," working in France. French lawmakers last year rejected plans for a proposed tax on online advertising revenues, fearing the project would hurt small local companies more than global Internet giants. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |