Natalie Balmain, Author at Fair Tax Foundation

Corporate income tax contribution across the world is the highest this century

November 27, 2025 | News |

Corporation tax is an increasingly crucial source of revenue to governments across the world. The OECD has just released their latest annual analysis of what’s happening with corporate income tax across the world, and there is much to celebrate. The OECD’s Corporate Tax Statistics 2025 reports that the global contribution of corporation tax revenues to overall tax revenue has again grown substantially, and accounts for …

New Fair Tax Mark Statement template launched

November 24, 2025 | News |

Helping small businesses to secure the Fair Tax Mark certification has always a been a core part of our mission. People have a passion for supporting local companies that pay their taxes responsibly, be they coffee shops, grocery stores or community energy providers. Moreover, small business tax avoidance is as major an issue as big business tax avoidance. But small businesses may not always have…

A new ESG metric: Tax Funded Impact – How fiscal multipliers turn fair tax into tangible social value

October 28, 2025 | News |

At the Fair Tax Foundation, we invite partners and friends to share insightful analysis and thought provocations. Professor Chris Harrop OBE is currently the Vice-chair of the Fair Tax Foundation and a Visiting Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Huddersfield Business School. Previously, Chris was 22 years at Marshall’s plc as Director of Marketing and Sustainability, and he …

Amadeus team holding sign saying 'We are proud to be Fair Tax accredited'

Amadeus becomes first large multinational technology company to secure international Fair Tax Mark certification

October 21, 2025 | News |

Amadeus has gained the Fair Tax Mark, becoming the first large multinational technology company to secure certification internationally. It joins a growing community of businesses across Europe that are proudly accredited to the international gold standard of responsible tax conduct. Amadeus is the world's leading provider of travel technology, with shares listed on the stock exchanges of Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and …

Fair Tax Foundation and Good Business Charter announce partnership

Fair Tax Foundation and Good Business Charter partner to champion fair tax

September 11, 2025 | News |

The Fair Tax Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Good Business Charter (GBC), the UK’s number one benchmark for socially responsible business conduct. The GBC champions ethical conduct in ten areas, including a real living wage for employees, prompt payment to suppliers and environmental responsibility. They also encourage businesses to “pay fair tax”, and our partnership …

Start of a new era: Fair Tax Foundation’s 2025 AGM

July 24, 2025 | News |

The Fair Tax Foundation's 2025 Annual General Meeting marked the beginning of a new era. Our community share offer in 2024 exceeded its target, raising £493k investment and bringing in 96 new shareholder members. We anticipated an increase in member engagement as a result, and we were pleased to have a record number of members participate in the AGM, making …

Fair Tax Week 2025: Celebrating Responsible Tax Conduct

July 22, 2025 | News |

Fair Tax Week 2025, held from 8th to 15th June, once again brought together businesses, councils, and partners committed to promoting responsible tax conduct. Who together, highlighted the positive role that transparent and ethical tax practices play in supporting communities and public services. Participation The week once again saw strong participation from both Fair Tax Mark businesses and Fair Tax …

Mitie becomes largest employer to secure Fair Tax Mark certification

June 24, 2025 | News |

Mitie Group plc has achieved Fair Tax Mark certification across all its operations, both in the UK and internationally. Mitie becomes the largest company – by colleague numbers – to secure accreditation to date. Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management and transformation company, joins a growing movement of businesses who recognise the importance of responsible tax conduct. The Fair Tax …

Fair Tax Foundation welcomes three new board members

June 3, 2025 | News |

We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new non-executive directors to our board: Rebecca Hurford, Head of Tax at Watches of Switzerland; Penny Hogan, Chief Financial Officer at Unity Trust Bank plc; and Hannah Wickes, marketing advisor and former Chief Marketing Officer at Ecosia. These additions come at a pivotal moment, as we accelerate our international growth strategy …