PARIS: France said on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) it would make sure that internet commerce giant Amazon is subject to a minimum global tax endorsed by the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations while calling for a rapid conclusion of the tax negotiations.

According to the plan, countries would be allowed to tax a share of the profits of the most profitable companies in the world at a rate of at least 15 percent, regardless of where they are based.

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