Google Resolves Italian Tax Dispute with €326 Million Payment

The settlement ends years of conflict over allegations of tax avoidance through Google's Irish subsidiary.

Google has agreed to pay €326 million to Italy, settling a prolonged tax dispute covering the years 2015 to 2020.
The Italian financial authorities accused Google of using its Irish subsidiary to avoid paying taxes in Italy.
The settlement was reached out of court, avoiding further legal proceedings, and was confirmed by both Google and Italian officials.
Italian prosecutors plan to drop a tax evasion case against Google Ireland Limited as part of the agreement.
Google's parent company, Alphabet, generated €334 billion in global revenue in 2024, with nearly 29% coming from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.