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by ionised 2785 days ago
I don't think the popularity of these low rates is a justification. It just highlights how it has become a race to the bottom.
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Regarding multinationals which might place their EU "tax address" in any of 28 countries, those countries which choose to set low taxation rates have (logically) decided they would rather attempt to have a low percentage of something than get a higher percentage of nothing at all.

Q: How many companies would site a corporate office in Luxembourg if there were no tax advantage?