Lovable is facing questions over its financial arrangements, after it was revealed the company had not been paying value added tax (VAT) around the world.
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November 28, 2025
Lovable faces questions over tax arrangements
A recent investigation revealed one of Europe’s hottest startups had not been paying VAT
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