Spotify Technology SA co-founder Martin Lorentzon said he would leave Sweden immediately if the country introduces new wealth taxes.

Lorentzon urged politicians to consider higher taxes on capital or dividends instead of a wealth tax, saying it would be “directly counterproductive”.

Lorentzon said the discussions about new taxes have already created uncertainty, with entrepreneurs asking if it is still OK to start a company in Sweden.

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      5 days ago

      If I remember correctly, Spotify has a revenue model that benefits bigger acts while said pay per stream. It makes sense when Spotify sees music as nothing but content to be consumed.

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        5 days ago

        There’s only merch and digital music for monetization, but that’s the way to go anyway if you really want to support some artists.