Amazon has reached an agreement with Italy’s tax collection agency to resolve a longstanding tax dispute for €510m ($582m), as reported by Reuters.
The agreement is the latest in a series of tax and compliance issues the company has faced in the country.
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But Milan prosecutors do not support the settlement reached between the revenue agency and the US-based retailer, and intend to continue their criminal investigation.
They suspect tax evasion of around €1.2bn linked to the years 2019 to 2021, and aim to complete an investigation early in 2026.. Two additional investigations into Amazon are also underway.
One concerns suspected tax evasion, covering the period 2021 to 2024. The other focuses on alleged customs and tax fraud tied to imports from China.
Amazon has confirmed that a settlement has been concluded, without disclosing the amount involved, and has expressed criticism of the Italian regulatory framework.
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By GlobalDataAn Italian Amazon subsidiary separately paid compensation in early December 2025, and dismantled a monitoring system for delivery workers, bringing an end to a different inquiry into alleged tax fraud and unlawful labour practices.
The group transferred €180m to Italy’s tax authorities.
The settlement places Amazon among more than 30 companies that have agreed to similar arrangements to close comparable investigations since 2023.
in early December 2025, Amazon launched a trial rapid-delivery service, promising to deliver everyday items within 30 minutes in selected neighbourhoods of Seattle, Washington and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Branded as Amazon Now, the pilot programme offers common products, including fresh produce, dairy, over-the-counter medicines, toiletries, cosmetics, pet supplies, paper goods, electronics and seasonal items.
