Amazon puts billions into additional headquarters

seattle (anp) - Amazon wants to open a second headquarters in North America, next to its base in Seattle. The company draws more than 5 billion dollars, out of over 4 billion euros.

When it's done, about 50,000 people have to work. Cities and states that want to enter the office can report to Amazon.

It is not known what the company wants in return for tax benefits and subsidies. Amazon is looking for a city with more than a million inhabitants.

Amazon opened the current headquarters in Seattle in 2010. There are about 40,000 people working.