And it’s true that Apple, Amazon and Google have all had issues at some point. French finance minister Philippe Le Pen has said major tech companies such as Apple , Google , Facebook and Amazon will face new taxes from 1 January 2018 . The announcement follows lengthy discussions within the EU over the issue , but smaller member states have been reluctant to back measures which require unanimous approval . Although it was unclear how France would impose a levy , Le Maire said officials would examine revenues based on advertising , marketplace and from personal income .
French finance minister Philippe Le Pen has said major tech companies such as Apple , Google , Facebook and Amazon will face new taxes from 1 January 2018 . The announcement follows lengthy discussions within the EU over the issue , but smaller member states have been reluctant to back measures which require unanimous approval . Although it was unclear how France would impose a levy , Le Maire said officials would examine revenues based on advertising , marketplace and from personal income .