Critical Concerns In Transfer Pricing And Practice

Author : Wagdy M. Abdallah
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780313053689

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Critical Concerns in Transfer Pricing and Practice by Wagdy M. Abdallah Pdf

For multinational corporations (MNCs), there is arguably no more important operational function that affects all areas of manufacturing, marketing, management, and finance as international transfer pricing—the practicing of supplying products or services across borders from one part of the organization to another. Its complexity is compounded by the impact of e-commerce, speeding the flow of goods and services; intangible assets, such as intellectual property, whose value is difficult to quantify; and the activites of policymakers around the world to update their tax laws and regulations, in efforts to close loopholes that have historically encouraged tax avoidance. In Critical Concerns in Transfer Pricing Policy and Practice, Wagdy Abdallah provides an in-depth overview of these recent trends and developments, and considers their implications for the management of MNCs. In particular, he discusses methods for pricing transferred goods and services in the e-commerce era and analyzes the most recent regulation reforms in such countries as Germany, Mexico, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands. Anticipating increased scrutiny of MNC transfer pricing practices from governments and other external stakeholders, Abdallah outlines a set of practical recommendations for creating a successful transfer pricing system that maximizes value for the company while remaining sensitive to local policies in all of the countries in which it operates.

Author : Robert G. Eccles
Publisher : Free Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822004926556

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The Transfer Pricing Problem by Robert G. Eccles Pdf

Author explores the transfer pricing policies. On the beginning, he identifies the elements of administrative process that are crucial for managing the transfer pricing in corporate practice. Furthermore, he examines the management challenges of the most common transfer pricing policies. Finally, he presents general framework for strategy implementation that is designed to help managers to analyse their own company transfer pricing practices.

Author : Robert Feinschreiber
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471651239

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Transfer Pricing Methods by Robert Feinschreiber Pdf

Advanced praise for Transfer Pricing Methods "Feinschreiber and a team of renowned executives have provided the definitive transfer-pricing guide to this challenging area. At a time when many companies are reviewing documents, policies, and procedures, it's wonderful to have a concise, clearly written reference focused on what may be the most critical corporate tax issue." -Charles R. Goulding, Managing Director, Tax Cooper Industries, Inc. "It is refreshing to find a treatise on transfer pricing that combines practical business considerations, economic theory, and a discussion of technical tax rules in a way that is meaningful not only for large corporate enterprises but also small and medium-sized businesses." -Vikram A. Gosain, JD, CPA, Director of Transfer Pricing General Electric Capital Corporation "This well-written book will be useful both to attorneys new to the practice area and to older hands. It includes very helpful discussions on valuation issues that will be particularly useful for in-house counsel and accountants." -Joseph C. Mandarino, Partner Troutman Sanders, LLP "Feinschreiber and his contributors have cogently explained hundreds of useful facets in the transfer pricing field that have taken others volumes to articulate. The busy professional should consider this book in his or her quest for knowledge in the scintillating tax specialty." -Charles L. Crowley, Partner ITS/Customs and International Trade Practice, Ernst & Young, LLP "Transfer Pricing Methods . . . should become a standard tool for every owner-managed and mid-cap multinational." -Enrique MacGregor, Principal-in-Charge, Transfer Pricing Services Grant Thornton LLP "Bob's vast experience in transfer pricing matters has again been captured between the covers of a book. Thank you, Bob, and your contributing colleagues, for producing another valuable helpmate." -Alan Getz, Vice President and General Manager, Tax Mitsui & Co., Inc. (U.S.A.) "Feinschreiber's current publication is a practical handbook that presents transfer pricing tools that can assist tax professionals of mid-sized companies to optimize profits, manage cash flows, and moderate taxes in a defensible manner." -Per H. Hasenwinkle, National Practice Leader, Transfer Pricing BDO Seidman, LLP

Author : Michelle Markham
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041140722

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Advance Pricing Agreements by Michelle Markham Pdf

Transfer pricing (the pricing of cross-border intra-firm transactions between related parties) is now the top international tax issue faced by multinational enterprises. In an international taxation environment characterized by rigorous enforcement of transfer pricing documentation, disclosure, and audit processes, a need has arisen for multinationals to be cognizant of the impact of their ‘tax risk appetite’ on their relationship with taxation authorities and to be aware of how best to manage their transfer pricing arrangements. The most promising development has been the growing commitment to Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) – arrangements made prospectively between a multinational taxpayer and one or more revenue authorities, agreeing on an appropriate set of criteria for the determination of the transfer pricing of the covered transactions over a period of time. This is the first book to offer expert insights on APAs from a practical perspective. By focusing on the United States and Australia, the two countries that were at the forefront of adopting APAs and whose wealth of experience over two decades confirms their APA programs as the global paradigms, the author is able to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing an APA and to shed light on the powerful efficacy of this strategy for avoiding transfer pricing disputes. In addition, the author enlists the views of revenue authorities, transfer pricing practitioners, and corporate counsel who deal with the realities of transfer pricing assessment and compliance on an ongoing basis, offering acute insight into how APAs really work in a practical way. This book contributes to the body of knowledge on APAs in the context of transfer pricing by providing in-depth scrutiny of the most important issues surrounding this critical area, and by examining innovations in APAs in the United States and in Australia. Its unmatched coverage will be welcomed by tax experts at law firms and multinational companies as well as by revenue officials, policymakers, and scholars and researchers in international taxation.

Author : Joel Cooper,Randall Fox,Jan Loeprick,Komal Mohindra
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464809705

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Transfer Pricing and Developing Economies by Joel Cooper,Randall Fox,Jan Loeprick,Komal Mohindra Pdf

Recent years have seen unprecedented public scrutiny over the tax practices of Multinational Enterprise (MNE) groups. Tax policy and administration concerning international transactions, aggressive tax planning, and tax avoidance have become an issue of extensive national and international debate in developed and developing countries alike. Within this context, transfer pricing, historically a subject of limited specialist interest, has attained name recognition amongst a broader global audience that is concerned with equitable fiscal policy and sustainable development. Abusive transfer pricing practices are considered to pose major risk to the direct tax base of many countries and developing countries are particularly vulnerable because corporate tax tends to account for a larger share of their revenue. This handbook is part of the wider WBG engagement in supporting countries with Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) by protecting their tax base and aims to cover all relevant aspects that have to be considered when introducing or strengthening transfer pricing regimes. The handbook provides guidance on analytical steps that can be taken to understand a country’s potential exposure to inappropriate transfer pricing (transfer mispricing) and outlines the main areas that require attention in the design and implementation of transfer pricing regimes. A discussion of relevant aspects of the legislative process, including the formulation of a transfer pricing policy, and the role and content of administrative guidance, is combined with the presentation of country examples on the practical application and implementation of the arm’s length principle and on running an effective transfer pricing audit program. Recognizing the importance of transfer pricing regulation and administration for the business environment and investor confidence, this handbook aims to balance the general objective of protecting a country’s tax base and raising additional revenue with investment climate considerations wherever appropriate.

Author : Anuschka Bakker,Marc M. Levey
Publisher : IBFD
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Dispute resolution (Law).
ISBN : 9789087221003

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Transfer Pricing and Dispute Resolution by Anuschka Bakker,Marc M. Levey Pdf

This book addresses the complexity, valuation and administrative nuances, and cultural impacts of resolving this significant cross-border issue when tax disputes arise. In recent years, transfer pricing has become in financial terms the most important tax issue faced by multinational companies and tax authorities worldwide. In times of economic downturn, as experienced in recent years, when tax authorities are challenged for revenue, the handling of these issues requires great care, skill, creativity and a true awareness of the ramifications confronting each tax jurisdiction. This book sets out in detail not only the general laws in each tax jurisdiction impacted by the multinational companies' transfer pricing practices, but also the ancillary concerns of how the issue is interpreted locally as well as related to the OECD Guidelines; the varied approaches to administrative resolution of these issues, including specific alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and the effective uses of advance pricing agreements; correlative adjustment procedures in the event of transfer pricing adjustments; cross-border exchange of information concerns; and how to proceed to litigation if all else fails administratively. It is here that the book delves into the specific procedures for litigation in each country which must be evaluated as part of the overall strategy for controversy resolution. Unfortunately, today litigation is on the rise in numerous jurisdictions and the presumption of an administrative resolution is no longer correct. An additional feature of this book is how practical anecdotes are intertwined into the analysis to give the reader a sense of pragmatism for these issues. To this point, there are the various case studies which highlight the technicalities of the local rules, customs, and practices.

Author : Sam Sim Tzi Yong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : International business enterprises
ISBN : 9815019732

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The Logic and Practice of Transfer Pricing by Sam Sim Tzi Yong Pdf

Author : Elizabeth King
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780387781839

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Transfer Pricing and Corporate Taxation by Elizabeth King Pdf

National tax authorities individually determine multinational ?rms’ country-speci?c tax liabilities by applying one or more sanctioned transfer pricing methodologies. These methodologies are founded on basic assumptions about market structure and ?rm behavior that are rarely empirically valid. Moreover, for the most part, the transfer pricing methodologies now in vogue were developed before the Internet became a dominant factor in the world economy, and hedge and private equity funds transformed ?nancial and commodities markets. For these reasons, multinational ?rms are unable to accurately anticipate their tax liabilities in individual countries, and remain at risk of double taxation. Uncertainties in corporate tax liability are extremely costly, both for individual corporations and from an economy-wide perspective. Firms pay exorbitant fees to have tax attorneys, accountants and economists prepare the documentation required by tax authorities to substantiate their intercompany pricing practices and defend their tax positions on audit. Corporate tax liabilities are also potentially much higher than they would be under a more transparent and predictable transfer pricing regime (due to the potential for double taxation and penalties), and investors’ returns are reduced accordingly. The FASB’s Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (released on July 13, 2006), has motivated multinational ?rms to increase their reserves substantially (in many cases at the insistence of their au- tors), reducing the total funds available for productive investment. 1 The current transfer pricing regimes are embodied in the OECD Guidelines, individual OECD member countries’ interpretations thereof, the U. S.

Author : Raffaele Petruzzi,Giammarco Cottani,Michael Lang
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403535203

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Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing by Raffaele Petruzzi,Giammarco Cottani,Michael Lang Pdf

This is Part Two of a crucially significant two-volume set on the nature of transfer pricing that fully elucidates how the growing body of applicable rules works in practice. The preceding volume, subtitled General Topics and Specific Transactions, focused on basic principles and specialized topics. This volume enlarges the scope of the first volume, particularly concerning industry specifics, regional considerations, the use of new technologies, and the intersection between transfer pricing rules and other disciplines. As in the first volume, stakeholding contributors from government, multinational companies, international organizations, advisory groups, and academia offer deeply informed perspectives, both general and specific, on the practical application of transfer pricing rules. With numerous examples and relevant international judicial precedents, the authors augment the first volume in such ways as the following: extended analysis of particular business sectors, including automotive, banking, consumer goods, insurance, IT, oil and gas, and pharmaceutics; specific jurisdictional coverage of the United States, the European Union, Brazil, China, and India; detailed presentation of the use of new technologies by both taxpayers and tax authorities; and further in-depth analysis of transfer pricing’s interaction with various fields of law. With this authoritative source of practical guidance, advisors, in-house practitioners, government officials, and academics worldwide will have all the details they need to move forward in tackling the complex aspects of the current transfer pricing environment.

Author : Michael Lang,Giammarco Cotani,Raffaele Petruzzi
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403517247

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Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing by Michael Lang,Giammarco Cotani,Raffaele Petruzzi Pdf

Transfer pricing is one of the most relevant and challenging topics in international taxation. Over the last century, nearly every country in the world introduced transfer pricing rules into their domestic legislation. Indeed, it was estimated that profit shifting generated by the improper application of transfer pricing rules has resulted in global tax losses worth USD 500 billion for governments – 20% of all corporate tax revenues. It is thus imperative that all tax professionals thoroughly understand the nature of transfer pricing and how the growing body of applicable rules works in practice. In this crucially significant volume, stakeholders from government, multinational companies, international organisations, advisory groups and academia offer deeply informed perspectives, both general and specific, on the practical application of transfer pricing rules, taking into consideration all the most recent developments. With approximately 160 practical examples and 90 relevant international judicial precedents, the presentation proceeds from general to more specialised topics. Such aspects of the subject as the following are thoroughly analysed: what is transfer pricing and the purpose of transfer pricing rules; the arm’s length principle and its application; the consequences of a transaction not being in accordance with the arm’s length principle; the transfer pricing methods; the mechanisms to avoid and resolve disputes; the transfer pricing documentation; the attribution of profits to permanent establishments; the transfer pricing aspects of specific transactions, such as services, financing, intangibles and business restructurings. The application of transfer pricing legislation is arguably the most difficult task that taxpayers and tax authorities around the world must face. With this authoritative source of practical guidance, government officials, tax lawyers, in-house tax counsel, academics, advisory firms, the business community and other stakeholders worldwide will have all the detail they need to move forward in tackling this thorny aspect of the current tax environment.

Author : Jerome Monsenego
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403514932

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Introduction to Transfer Pricing by Jerome Monsenego Pdf

Transfer pricing refers to the pricing of cross-border intercompany transactions. Transfer prices influence the tax base of multinational enterprises, and thus also the fiscal revenues of the countries where they are doing business. The importance of transfer pricing has significantly expanded over time and culminated with the work of the OECD on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). With the globalisation of business activities, the need for States to prevent tax avoidance, and the risk of double taxation faced by multinational enterprises, transfer pricing has become a key question for multinational enterprises and tax administrations alike. Introduction to Transfer Pricing intends at providing a general introduction to the fundamentals of transfer pricing. The book is focused on explanations of the principles that apply, albeit to various extents, in most countries. Although the majority of these principles are provided by the OECD the views of other international organisations – in particular the United Nations and the European Union – are also taken into account. Moreover, the book illustrates the fundamentals of transfer pricing with concrete examples based on the structures often used by multinational enterprises when conducting cross-border business activities. Also included are relevant court cases from a variety of countries. Among the issues and topics covered are the following: the arm’s length principle in theory and practice; transfer pricing methods; intercompany transactions involving intangibles and financial transactions; common types of transfer pricing models; cross-border business restructurings; the substance requirement for transfer pricing purposes; attribution of profits to permanent establishments; and the prevention and resolution of transfer pricing disputes. This second edition was updated based on the 2022 OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and the 2021 UN Transfer Pricing Manual.

Author : Michael Lang,Giammarco Cottani,Raffaele Petruzzi,Alfred Storck
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041190215

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Fundamentals of Transfer Pricing by Michael Lang,Giammarco Cottani,Raffaele Petruzzi,Alfred Storck Pdf

Transfer pricing continues to be one of the most significant areas of heightened controversy in international taxation for multinational enterprises and tax administrations. Due to its far-reaching consequences, tax professionals and individual tax jurisdictions are required to understand the fundamentals of the topic, which is often caught in a maze of literature. Emerging from the joint research conducted by the WU Transfer Pricing Center at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), the international tax law firm L&P – Ludovici Piccone & Partners, and the experiences from the annual advanced transfer pricing courses and conferences, this first edition of the book acts as a manual for understanding transfer pricing principles and their practical application. It provides a balanced approach by first detailing the basics of transfer pricing and second proceeding to specific topics that are highly relevant in today's tax environment. For the purpose of easy understanding, the book is presented in two parts: Part I: General Topics I. Introduction to Transfer Pricing II. Accurate Delineation and Recognition of Actual Transactions: Comparability Analysis III. Transfer Pricing Methods (Part I): Traditional Transaction Methods IV. Transfer Pricing Methods (Part II): Transactional Profit Methods V. Administrative Approaches to Avoiding/Minimizing Transfer Pricing Disputes VI. Administrative Approaches to Resolving Transfer Pricing Disputes VII. Transfer Pricing Documentation: Master File, Country File and Country-by-Country Reporting Part II: Specific Topics VIII. Attribution of Profits to Permanent Establishments IX. Transfer Pricing and Intra-group Services X. Transfer Pricing and Intra-group Financial Transactions XI. Transfer Pricing and Intangibles XII. Transfer Pricing, Supply Chain Management and Business Restructurings XIII. Transfer Pricing and Customs Valuation XIV. Transfer Pricing and EU State Aid In analysing the above topics, the work undertaken by the OECD, UN, EU, World Customs Organization, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and other international organizations is considered. Moreover, the book contains several practical examples, judicial precedents and illustrative explanations to complement the understanding. The book will be a catalyst for immense learning of students and young professionals who are at the introductory stage of understanding the nuances of transfer pricing. Further, the book also caters to tax lawyers, in-house tax counsels and academics working in international organizations, the business community and advisory firms as well as government officials interested in understanding transfer pricing.

Author : Dr A. Michael Heimert,T.J. Michaelson
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 1290 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403501710

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Guide to International Transfer Pricing by Dr A. Michael Heimert,T.J. Michaelson Pdf

The pricing of goods, services, intangible property and financial instruments within a multi-divisional organization, particularly in regard to cross-border transactions, has emerged as one of the most contentious areas of international tax law. This is due in no small measure to the rise of transfer pricing regulations as governments seek to stem the flow of their tax revenue from their jurisdictions. This thoroughly practical work provides guidance on an array of critical transfer pricing issues. The guide’s relevance is further enhanced by the inclusion of country chapters covering domestic transfer pricing issues in a variety of key national jurisdictions.

Author : Aydin Hayri,Althea Azeff
Publisher : Kluwer Law International
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Transfer pricing
ISBN : 9041146857

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Transfer Pricing in Action by Aydin Hayri,Althea Azeff Pdf

This book provides an overview of the abstract theory of transfer pricing and its everyday practice. It is an extended hypothetical case history, presented in narrative style illustrated with graphics. It gives details of transfer pricing planning and how the process engages and affects the ambitions, insights, and interactions of the group of business people and advisors involved. The book contains the following chapters: (1) MSell - a fast growth company considers corporate taxation; (2) Big tax proposal, rejected; (3) The inevitable growing pains, and state tax planning ; (4) Going international, the Canadian expansion; (5) Further expansion: the United Kingdom and greater Europe; (6) The European distributors and a surprising development, or two; (7) Services transactions: US headquarter and support services for Europe; (8) Intangibles licensing transaction, with gusto; (9) Intra-European structuring; (10) Sourcing; (11) Branding, and a new CEO; (12) Planning for a new global business model; (13) Designing and implementing the new global business model; (14) A (rather unpleasant) Thanksgiving surprise; and a timeline figure.

Author : Elizabeth A. King
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780792393924

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Transfer Pricing and Valuation in Corporate Taxation by Elizabeth A. King Pdf

This book analyzes the disparities both between federal statutes and regulations, and regulations and administrative practices, in two highly controversial areas of corporate tax policy: intra-company transfer pricing and intangible asset valuations. It addresses issues that can mean hundreds of millions of dollars to individual corporations, and a significant fraction of the federal government's revenue base. Tax practitioners and consultants who are understandably frustrated in their efforts to divine the IRS's reasoning in transfer pricing and valuation issues will find the book very useful. It will also find an audience among elected representatives, other public officials, and tax lobbyists in the process of evaluating existing corporate tax policy or formulating alternative tax policies. In addition, the book is a useful reference for academics studying international taxation, public finance, and treaty compliance.