Question: Does the company have a publicly available global tax strategy, which is approved by the highest governance body?
Answer:
Yes
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World Benchmarking Alliance
Daimler AG
2021
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In its Integrity Code 2019, the company states that 'we comply with the provisions of tax and customs laws, which include regulations on corporate tax, income tax and value-added tax, as well as the customs duties and excise tax to be paid on imports of goods. Correct and timely declaration of taxes and duties is a basic principle for Daimler. We do not use aggressive or even illegal tax avoidance schemes. Aggressive anti-tax policy does not reflect our aspirations of sustainable corporate policy.' [Integrity Code 2019, 15] ****Indicator ‘partially met’, as 1 element (a) was met and 2 elements (b) and (c) were not met.