> ... but most countries think they are entitled to some tax revenue from companies operating in their nations even if the company is wholly owned by foreigners

> ... but most countries think they are entitled to some tax revenue from companies operating in their nations even if the company is wholly owned by foreigners. Any individual in the EU buying anything from a foreign company operating in their EU nation pays the VAT on the good or service. That's usually 21% and up to 25%. And that's not on the profits. That's already quite something.