Netflix is not the first multinational to come under investigation in France for alleged tax optimization practices. In 2022, McDonald’s agreed to pay $1.36B (€1.25B) to the French authorities to avoid criminal prosecution for tax fraud between 2009 and 2020. Deadline has contacted Netflix for comment on the reports.

Authorities in France and the Netherlands raided Netflix's offices in Paris and Amsterdam in a dual tax fraud investigation into the streaming entertainment giant.

Authorities in Paris and Amsterdam raided the offices of the streaming service as an investigation was opened into possible financial fraud. Dutch authorities said they were acting on request of the French authorities.