Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:05 +0000
appletax, EUAlternatives, digitalsovereignty, taxjustice

Between 2004 and 2014, Apple routed European profits through Ireland at an effective tax rate of 0.005%.

Not 5%. Not 0.5%. 0.005%.

The EU ordered Apple to repay EUR 13 billion in back taxes. Apple fought the ruling for eight years. In September 2024, the EU's highest court confirmed it.

When you buy European software, the tax money stays in Europe.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/10/apple-loses-eu-court-battle-over-13-billion-euro-tax-bill-in-ireland.html