OPIN-2018-0093 Fair Tax Fortnight (9-24 June 2018) (e) Tabled on 13/06/2018

This Assembly:

1. Welcomes Fair Tax Fortnight which celebrates companies/organisations that are proud to pay their fair share of tax.

2. Expresses concern that billions of pounds are missing from the public purse annually because of corporation tax avoidance.

3. Believes this causes damage because:

a) small businesses cannot compete;
b) it contributes to inequality;
c) companies play by their own rules;
d) less money is available for public services.

4. Encourages local businesses to explore how the Fair Tax Mark can help them become part of a network leading on responsible practice, changing our tax landscape for the better.