Shell hits back at criticism of tax structure
(The Guardian Netherlands)

Reports allege oil group´s plan has cost Dutch treasury as much as £6.1bn in lost incomeShell has hit back at criticism of a tax structure it set up as part of a relocation of its headquarters from London to The Hague following reports that it has cost the Dutch treasury as much as EUR7bn (£6.1bn) in lost income.Calls have been made for the European commission to investigate the oil group´s tax affairs after reports claimed that a multibillion-euro bill has been avoided through the use of an offshore trust in Jersey since 2005. Related: UK facing weakest growth since 2009; Audi CEO arrested over dieselgate scandal - business live Continue reading...