New Pop-Up Store hosts Key Government Stakeholders’ Breakfast

eBay Germany opened a new eBay/Paypal Pop-up store on December 6. The store attracted well over 2,000 visitors in just four days.
eBay Inc. and the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia Strengthen Partnership

Recently, eBay Inc.’s Government Relations team partnered with the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) to foster dialogue with Silicon Valley and Russian technology leaders.
eBay Takes Its Privacy Message to DC

At eBay Inc., privacy is part of our corporate DNA. We recognize that the success of our company has been built on a foundation of consumer trust and confidence.
Internet Group Calls on Congress to Oppose Internet Sales Tax Legislation

Last week, the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) came to Capitol Hill to lobby Members of Congress on the importance of passing Internet sales tax legislation.
You Bought It, You Own It: eBay Champions for Ownership Rights on Capitol Hill

This week eBay is participating in a series of meetings on Capitol Hill to advocate for owners’ rights and encourage Congress to protect the ability of American consumers and businesses to resell the legitimate, authentic goods that they own.
eBay and PayPal Remind Australians to Shop Smart Online

eBay and PayPal are a proud supporter of the Department of Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy campaign to promote safe and smart online shopping in the lead up to the festive season.
Internet Sales Tax Amendment Defeated in U.S. Senate

Last week, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) filed an amendment to the National Defense bill that would have added the Marketplace Fairness Act, requiring small online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes in over 9600 jurisdictions nationwide.
Tech Groups Express Opposition to Internet Sales Tax Amendment

A number of technology groups have expressed their opposition to attaching an Internet sales tax amendment filed by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to the National Defense bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate.
Make your voice heard on end-of-year Internet Sales Taxes legislation efforts

eBay, Inc. is committed to protecting Internet-enabled small business retailers from any new sales tax burdens. We strongly oppose federal and state efforts to impose additional taxes on small Internet businesses, including the collection of sales taxes on remote sales.
Armed with Commerce 3.0: EU Commissioner Reding set on simplifying cross-border business

On 27 November, eBay was part of an expert panel in the European Parliament, Brussels, discussing a proposed pan-EU sales law. Vivian Reding, vice-president of the European Commission, made the case for her proposal: she wants to offer businesses that look to expand across the EU the option to do so based on one sales law – not 27 different ones.