COM(2018)147

Fair taxation of the digital economy

Stage: Commission proposal, reached 24 Nov 2017
Lead DG: DG TAXUD
Last activity: 21 Oct 2025

3 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme, 21 Oct 2025.

24 Nov 2017
- Inception impact assessment closed: Fair taxation of the digital economy, 4 responses · Commission
16 May 2018
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Fair taxation of the digital economy, 23 responses · Commission
21 Oct 2025
- Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme · Commission

1 consultation

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Consultation	Feedback deadline	Feedback received
Fair taxation of the digital economy	16 May 2018	35

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The Commission proposal establishes a common EU system for taxing digital business activities, targeting large digital platforms and tech firms with significant digital revenues or user bases. It affects companies operating across member states. Currently at the Commission proposal stage, it requires unanimous Council approval to proceed.

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