Value Creation within Multinational Platform Firms: A Challenge for the International Corporate Tax System

eJournal of Tax Research (2020) vol. 17(2)

41 Pages Posted: 15 Oct 2019 Last revised: 24 Mar 2020

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Victoria Plekhanova

Massey University - Massey University Auckland

Date Written: September 22, 2019

Abstract

This article uses the example of Google to discuss value creation within multinational platform firms and the tax challenges resulting from a disconnect between the current international corporate tax system and economic reality brought about by the digitalisation.

Keywords: multisided market, platform firm, user participation, synergy rent, Google

JEL Classification: K34

Suggested Citation

Plekhanova, Victoria, Value Creation within Multinational Platform Firms: A Challenge for the International Corporate Tax System (September 22, 2019). eJournal of Tax Research (2020) vol. 17(2), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3464005

Victoria Plekhanova (Contact Author)

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