Amazon pays €180m to settle tax and labour probe in Italy

Key Highlights

• During the inquiry, prosecutors seized €121m from the Amazon unit.
• The latest payment to Italy’s tax authority places Amazon alongside more than 30 other companies that have agreed settlements since 2023 in comparable investigations into outsourcing models and workforce management According to a judicial document seen by Reuters, total recoveries from these cases exceed €1bn.
• Amazon stated: “We have clarified our position with the relevant authorities, who have recognised the high standards of our collaboration model with delivery partners...
• Our engagement with Italian institutions and other stakeholders has improved compliance across the entire industry.” Milan prosecutors have examined similar labour arrangements at several major companies, including the Italian units of DHL, FedEx and UPS, and supermarket chain Esselunga.
• In early December 2025, Amazon drew up plans to expand its own national delivery operations and potentially phase out its long-running reliance on the US Postal Service, after negotiations over a new shipping agreement stalled.