Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, it is known for developing, licensing, and supporting a wide range of software products, including the Windows operating system and Office productivity suite. Microsoft has played a significant role in shaping the technology landscape and has diversified its offerings to include cloud computing services, artificial intelligence, and gaming. In recent news, Microsoft has been accused by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of misleading millions of Australians regarding subscription costs for its AI products and software, specifically how it communicated price increases to consumers of its Microsoft 365 plans.
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Microsoft paid approximately €4.8 billion in corporate tax in Ireland in 2024.
Three multinational companies paid close to 50% of State’s corporate tax in 2024 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-19
Microsoft will also present its quarterly report later this week.
DN Direkt – Börsen på plus trots klena bokslut
Sweden· 2026-01-27
Microsoft will also present its quarterly report later this week.
ICE-chef till domstol på fredagSweden· 2026-01-27Microsoft will also present its quarterly report later this week.
DN Direkt – Fortsatt flera vädervarningar i södra SverigeSweden· 2026-01-27Microsoft will also present its quarterly report later this week.
DN Direkt – Kommuner sparar – ingen söndagsstek till äldreSweden· 2026-01-27Microsoft will also present its quarterly report later this week.
Höjer tullarna på varor från SydkoreaSweden· 2026-01-27Microsoft will also present its quarterly report later this week.
DN Direkt – 126 döda i amerikanska båtattackerSweden· 2026-01-26The ACCC has launched legal action against US software giant Microsoft.
ACCC accuses Microsoft of misleading millions of Australians over AI, software subscription costs
Australia· 2025-10-27