France: Adopted Digital Service Tax Bill (GAFA Tax)
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Adopted Digital Service Tax Bill (GAFA Tax)
On 11 July 2019, the Digital Services Tax and Corporate Tax Rate Change Bill (DST Tax) was adopted by the French Senate. The DST introduces a 3% tax on the revenue generated from providing “digital interface” and “targeted advertising” services in France. The tax will apply to companies that have more than EUR 750 million in global turnover and at least EUR 25 million in annual revenue in France.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Taxation
Policy Instrument
Direct taxes including Digital Service Taxes
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2019-03-06
under deliberation
2019-07-11
adopted
2019-07-24
adopted