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A lot of money. More than they'd lose by complying, probably.
by TotempaaltJ 8y ago
A lot of money. More than they'd lose by complying, probably.
- jaimex2 8y agoWouldn't they still get cash from advertisers? The sites are still accessible from the EU, it just means local businesses who want to advertise need to pay the US division?
- stvswn 8y agoAs a general rule, in most jurisdictions, you cannot do business across international borders in this way, no. As soon as someone from the EU pays Google while they are physically inside of the EU, that business is subject to the EU's laws.
- jaimex2 8y agoSo if I start an online service in the US and someone in the EU buys I'm liable to EU laws and fines?
- stvswn 8y agoIf someone in the EU buys it while they are in the EU, you just imported something to the EU and the EU's laws apply to you, yes. If that person buys it from you in the US and then carries it back to the EU, they have the liability for following law, paying duties and taxes, etc. When it comes to things that are completely digital, I believe where the money is changing hands is what matters most.