Tax contributions are the lifeblood of a flourishing society. They fund essential services such as healthcare, education, policing and transport.
Across Europe, business of every size and shape are using the Fair Tax Mark label to demonstrate they pay the right amount of corporate income tax at the right time and in the right place – following both the spirit and the letter of the law.
Our certified businesses say the Fair Tax Mark:
We have developed tailored certification standards to fit every size of business, from a global multinational to a micro-enterprise. Here’s why every size of business should consider pursuing a Fair Tax Mark:
A comprehensive explanation of the benefits of Fair Tax Mark certification is available at Seven magnificent reasons to pursue Fair Tax Mark accreditation.
Please note: the certification of micro-enterprises is currently only available in the UK, but we have plans to extend this globally in 2027.
“Paying the fair amount of taxes in the countries where the profits are made is indispensable if a company like ours is seriously committed to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Fair Tax Mark recognises this important aspect of fairness.”
Hans Willem van der Waal, CEO
“When we made the case for gaining the Fair Tax Mark back in 2014, we argued that paying fair tax would protect us against being unexpectedly impacted by the tightening of global or national tax rules. Over the past few years, it has done just that.”
Martin McEwen, Head of Tax
“[The Fair Tax Mark] helps build trust and credibility with our stakeholders, including customers, investors, and partners, reinforcing our commitment to ethical practices.”
Jo Holmes, Head of ESG Reporting
“Contributing fairly via tax is one of the most important methods of increasing social welfare. Achieving the Fair Tax Mark shows that our business aligns with our principles.”
Mark Waddoups, Co-Founder
Almost two-thirds (59%) of corporate tax transparency reports published by large multinationals in connection with the EU Public Country-by-Country Reporting (pCbCR) Directive are good, solid attempts to be open and honest. However, there are wide national variances. The frequency of good application of the EU pCbCR requirements was substantially above average among business headquartered in the UK (at 78%) and …
Research commissioned by the Fair Tax Foundation has found increased support among the UK public for responsible corporate tax conduct and for government measures which encourage this. There is substantial support for new corporate tax transparency measures being applied to everything from the smallest microenterprise to the largest multinational. Almost three-quarters (74%) believe that the UK should force multinational businesses …
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 …