VOICED : McDonald's cambia a Reino Unido actividad fiscal fuera de EEUU

McDonald's announced that it will move its fiscal headquarters to the UK, effective January 2017, due to EU tax reforms targeting preferential rates in countries like Luxembourg and Ireland. The company reported significant profits in 2015, paying taxes at preferential rates in Luxembourg. Despite criticism, McDonald's claims to have paid substantial taxes in the EU over the past four years. Additionally, McDonald's will close its Geneva office and reduce functions in Luxembourg.

Which country will become the new fiscal headquarters for McDonald's?

• Ireland

• Switzerland

• Luxembourg

• Great Britain

What is the goal of the European Commission's tax reform project?

• To eliminate preferential tax rates for American companies

• To increase taxes for all companies

• To reduce taxes for European companies

• To provide tax incentives for startups

How much profit did McDonald's European branch report in 2015?

• 540.6 million dollars

• 540.6 billion dollars

• 3.8 billion dollars

• 2.5 billion dollars

How much did McDonald's claim to have paid in taxes to the European Union over the past four years?

• 1.2 billion dollars

• 540.6 million dollars

• 2.5 billion dollars

• 3.8 billion dollars

Which McDonald's office will close as part of their restructuring?

• Paris

• Geneva

• London

• Luxembourg