Tech Companies Choose Ireland Beyond Taxes: Redmond

The transcript discusses the presence of US tech companies in Ireland, highlighting the importance of talent and tax advantages. It explores Ireland's competitive tax policies, the global competition for talent, and the implications of international tax regulations. The discussion also covers the potential impact of UK tax policies on Ireland and the importance of fair play in international trade and tax competition.

What is the primary reason US tech companies are expanding in Dublin?

• Proximity to the UK

• Tax advantages

• Availability of talent

• Government incentives

What is Ireland's corporate tax rate that attracts foreign companies?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 12.5%

What is the UK's strategy to attract foreign direct investments?

• Providing subsidies

• Offering free land

• Reducing corporate tax rates

• Increasing corporate tax rates

How does Ireland ensure compliance with tax rules?

• By having a flexible tax system

• Through a statute-based rule system

• By offering tax exemptions

• By reducing tax rates

What is the OECD's approach to addressing international tax avoidance?

• Ignoring the issue

• International multilateral solutions

• Bilateral agreements

• Unilateral solutions

What is the potential impact of the UK taxing more US tech companies?

• Increased investments in Ireland

• No impact on Ireland

• A smaller slice of tax revenue for Ireland

• A larger slice of tax revenue for Ireland

What is the significance of the EU-US trade deal mentioned?

• It will only benefit Ireland

• It will only benefit the UK

• It will reduce trade between the US and EU

• It will lead to increased trade and investment