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196. How multinationals avoid taxes through technology licensing

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Navigating Tax Avoidance through Technology Licensing and Tax Havens

Exploring how multinational corporations utilize technology licensing in low-tax jurisdictions like Bermuda and Luxembourg to avoid taxes, despite minimal research activities, and the significant royalty payments they receive from countries like the US. The chapter delves into the trade surpluses and the disparities in royalty payments within tax havens, revealing insights into profit-shifting tactics.

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