TLDR
- Uber rises as France demands €1.7B over disputed driver payroll taxes
- France targets Uber with €1.7B claim while stock pushes higher
- Uber stock climbs despite €1.7B French payroll tax battle
- Uber gains as France presses €1.7B misclassification case
- €1.7B French tax dispute intensifies as Uber stock advances
Uber Technology (UBER) stock rises to $81.43 as France seeks €1.7 billion in payroll taxes from the company. The stock extends its intraday climb while the dispute gains attention. The case now shapes a new phase for UBER in Europe.
France claims UBER misclassified its drivers
French authorities state that UBER owes unpaid payroll taxes covering 2019 to 2022. They argue that UBER used contracts that masked an employment link. They claim that this allowed the company to avoid employer obligations.
The agency responsible for collecting social charges examined contracts involving over 71,000 drivers. It concluded that UBER exercised management, control, and sanction powers that aligned with an employment model. It alleges that UBER operated beyond the framework of an independent platform.
The findings appear in a detailed report reviewed by a local investigative publication. The report outlines how contractual design shaped UBER’s relationship with its French drivers. As a result, authorities now seek €1.2 billion in unpaid contributions and €512 million in penalties.
UBER responds and maintains its position
UBER rejects the basis of the French claims and maintains its contractor model. The company states that recent court rulings in France confirmed drivers’ independent status. UBER highlights that these rulings clarified its operational framework.
The company acknowledges ongoing discussions with Urssaf. It also states that it aims to use a transparent process with French authorities. UBER notes that it cannot estimate the possible financial impact.
UBER’s earlier filings show that Urssaf demanded a revision of social security calculations. The agency did not comment on individual cases due to confidentiality rules. Still, the disagreement continues as both sides defend their positions.
European regulatory pressures continue for UBER
UBER faces further legal and regulatory challenges across Europe. Courts in Germany restrict certain ride-hailing structures on regulatory grounds. Italy continues long-running disputes involving licensing and local compliance rules.
France and the Netherlands remain two major fronts for classification challenges. These cases test digital-platform models and their employment boundaries. Courts continue reviewing whether past rulings influence pending matters.
The French Supreme Court previously upheld contractor status for UBER drivers. That decision was not retroactive and does not cover earlier years under review. The ruling shapes new legal contexts as UBER manages fresh disputes.
UBER stock rises despite the growing attention surrounding the French tax demand. The company continues defending its model while regulatory tensions expand. The outcome may influence future platform rules across Europe.
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