Google, the world's leading internet search provider, has filed to become a publicly listed company and sell as much as $2.7 billion in stock in a widely expected flotation.
The California-based company said it would seek to list on either the Nasdaq market or the New York Stock Exchange.
Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse First Boston were listed as lead underwriters for the offering, which experts have said could be valued at $20 billion, or more, once further details of the deal are set.
Google last year announced that it would establish its European headquarters in Dublin, creating over 200 jobs.
