The UK Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is set to question Google on its tax affairs in the country for the second time.
Between 2006 and 2011, Google reportedly generated more than $18bn in revenue from the UK sales, but paid just $16m in taxes.
In November last year, the PAC questioned Google UK chief executive Matt Brittin about the company’s tax affairs.
Brittin told the PAC that Google was not taxed on the profits of its advertising business in the UK, because the sales were made from Ireland.
The latest move follows a Reuters investigation of Google’s activities, which highlighted inconsistencies in the company’s tax arrangements in the UK.
The news agency said it interviewed dozens of Google customers and former staff, as well as examined Linkedin profiles for more than 150 Google staff based in London, which showed that the company made sales in the UK.
PAC chairwoman Margaret Hodge was quoted by Reuters as saying that said the company had questions to answer.
"When Google appeared before the Committee last year we were told they were not selling in the UK," Hodge said.
"There appears to be a clear discrepancy between that and the evidence that has now been uncovered by Reuters. This hearing is their chance to explain themselves."
