Bigger states to feel heat as tax deals probed

Larger member states will begin to feel pressure over their sweetheart tax deals as the European Commission announces it is extending its enquiries and has asked them for details.

Currently Ireland’s agreement with Apple, the Netherlands deal with Starbucks and Amazon, and Fiat Finance tax arrangements with Luxembourg are under the EU spotlight.

Now Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager is extending enquiries to all 28 member states and has asked for a list of all companies to which they have given tax rulings.