The US firm, which has its European headquarters in Luxembourg, recorded sales income of €44bn (£38bn) in the region last year but reportedly not have to pay any corporation tax to the Grand Duchy.
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Its latest financial filings showed that the Luxembourg division made a €1.2bn loss, despite the record sales, and therefore did not have to pay tax, the Guardian reported.
Amazon’s European unit was also granted €56m in tax credits it can use to offset tax bills if it turns a profit in future.
The newspaper reported that the company has €2.7bn worth of carried forward losses stored up, which can be used against tax due on future profits.
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It also signalled that consumers would keep spending in a growing US economy and converts to online shopping are not likely to leave.
While brick-and-mortar stores closed,
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