Jan 23, 2019
Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption
Sony will move its European headquarters from the UK to the Netherlands to avoid disruptions caused by Brexit. The company said the move would help it avoid customs issues tied to Britain's exit from the EU, according to AFP. Despite the move, Sony won't shift personnel and operations from the existing UK operations. It is the latest Japanese company to flag a move to the continent in response to Brexit. Sony spokesperson Takashi Iida told AFP the move would make Sony a "Company based in the EU" so the common customs procedures will apply to Sony's European operations after Britain leaves the bloc. Sony's rival Panasonic has already moved its headquarters to Amsterdam, mostly because of tax issues potentially created by Brexit.
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